Steven Sims moving up on Kansas career receiving charts

By Staff     Oct 30, 2017

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Kansas wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. (11) sports a work helmet and a sledge hammer to inspire his teammates after pulling in a deep touchdown pass during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Memorial Stadium.

Junior receiver Steven Sims’ career day in Saturday’s 30-20 loss to Kansas State moved him moving up the school’s all-time receiving charts.

Sims caught nine passes for 233 yards and a touchdown and averaged 25.9 yards per catch. His 233-yard game was the third-highest production in KU history, ranking behind a pair of games from Dezmon Briscoe, who had a 269-yard game against Oklahoma as a sophomore and a 242-yard day vs. Missouri as a junior.

Sims’ big day grew his career reception yardage to 1,845, sixth-highest in school history, and he has 16 games remaining. His 13th touchdown catch moved him into a an eighth-place tie with Marcus Henry. He ranks fourth with 134 catches.

Sims came to KU from Travis High in Houston as part of the recruiting Class of 2015, the same year that David Beaty’s staff recruited standout defensive end Dorance Armstrong from North Shore High in Houston.

**A look at KU’s career leaders in receiving yardage:**

Player Yards Years
1 – Dezmon Briscoe 3,240 2007-09
2 – Kerry Meier 2,309 2006-09
3 – Willie Vaughn 2,266 1985-88
4 – Mark Simmons 2,161 2002-05
5 – Richard Estell 1,997 1982-85
6 – Steven Sims 1,845 2015-present
7 – Emmett Edwards 1,808 1972-74
8 – Bob Johnson 1,779 1981-83
9 – Brandon Rideau 1,636 2001-04
10 – Marcus Henry 1,599 2004-07
Source: KU media guide

**The top 10 career reception leaders in KU history:**

Player Receptions Years
1 – Kerry Meier 226 2006-09
2 – Dezmon Briscoe 219 2007-09
3 – Mark Simmons 155 2002-05
4 – Steven Sims 134 2015-present
5 – Willie Vaughn 133 1985-88
6 – Brandon Rideau 131 2001-04
7 – Dexton Fields 129 2005-08
8 – Clark Green 122 2002-05
9 – Richard Estell 117 1982-85
10 – Charles Gordon 106 2003-05
Source: KU media guide

**KU’s all-time touchdown reception leaders:**

Player TD receptions Years
1 – Dezmon Briscoe 31 2007-09
2 – Kerry Meier 18 2006-09
3 (tie) – Bruce Adams 17 1972-74
3 (tie) – Willie Vaughn 17 1985-88
5 – Mark Simmons 16 2002-05
6 – Dexton Fields 15 2005-08
7 – Brandon Rideau 14 2001-04
8 (tie) – Marcus Henry 13 2004-07
8 (tie) – Steven Sims 13 2015-present
10 – Isaac Byrd 12 1994-96
Source: KU media guide
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