As the list below shows, receivers who have played in pass-first systems—think Hawaii, Purdue, of Louisiana Tech—have historically posted better numbers than their counterparts at other schools.
Topping the list of college football's all-time receptions leaders is Purdue's Taylor Stubblefield, who caught 316 balls between 2001 and 2004 while playing for Joe Tiller. The rest of the NCAA's all-time pass-catchers can be seen here:
Taylor Stubblefield, Purdue (2001-04): 316 catches / 3,433 yards
Josh Davis, Marshall (2001-04): 306 / 3,889
Taurean Henderson, Texas Tech (2002-05): 303 / 2,058
Arnold Jackson, Louisville (1997-00): 300 / 3,670
Trevor Insley, Nevada (1996-99): 298 / 5,005
Geoff Noisy, Nevada (1995-98): 295 / 4,249
Rashaun Woods, Oklahoma State (2000-03): 293 / 4,414
Davone Bess, Hawaii (2005-07): 293 / 3,610
Jason Rivers, Hawaii (2003-04): 06-07 292 / 3,919
Dorien Bryant, Purdue (2004-07): 292 / 3,548
Troy Edwards, Louisiana Tech (1996-98): 280 / 4,352
Darius Watts, Marshall (2000-03:) 272 / 4,031
Vincent Marshall, Houston (2003-06): 272 / 3,770
Aaron Turner, Pacific (1989-92): 266 / 4,345
Chad Mackey, Louisiana Tech (1993-96): 264 / 3,789
