Michigan State’s Top-10 Receiving Leaders of All-Time

Spartan Nation dives into the best wide receivers in Michigan State's history.

When it comes to Michigan State football, people often think of the defenses and running backs that have passed through East Lansing over the years.

The Spartans have always been a physical team, it's how their head coaches have approached the game, but fans can't forget about the wide receivers MSU has produced.

From 2008-2011, B.J. Cunningham caught 218 passes for 3,086 yards and 25 touchdowns while averaging 14.2 yards per catch.

He is the only wideout in Michigan State history to eclipse the 3,000-yard marker – in that time, he accumulated the second-most receiving touchdowns the school has ever witnessed.

Andre Rison played four years at MSU finishing his career with 146 receptions, 2,992 yards, and 20 touchdowns with 20.5 yards per catch.

After he helped lead the Spartans to a Rose Bowl victory, Rison entered the 1989 NFL Draft and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round with the 22nd overall pick.

Player Name	Years at MSU	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Touchdowns 	Yards Per Reception
B.J. Cunningham	2008-2011	218	3,086	25	14.2
Andre Rison	1985-1988	146	2,992	20	20.5
Charles Rogers	2001-2002	135	2,821	27	20.9
Kirk Gibson	1975-1978	112	2,347	24	21.0
Tony Lippett	2011-2014	149	2,247	15	15.1
Courtney Hawkins	1988-1991	138	2,210	12	16.0
Aaron Burbridge	2012-2015	165	2,174	10	13.2
Plaxico Burress	1998-1999	131	2,155	20	16.5
Mark Dell	2007-2010	133	2,136	12	16.1
Gari Scott	1996-1999	134	2,095	18	15.6

Tell us what you think in the comment section below.

Want the latest breaking MSU news delivered straight to your email for FREE? Sign up for the DAILY Spartan Nation newsletter when you CLICK THE MAGAZINE ICON at the top left of the page or the FOLLOW button back on the main page. Don't miss any of the latest up to the second updates on Michigan State Sports when you follow on Twitter @HondoCarpenter @McLainGrant1