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Tyler Johnson's record-setting season for Gophers

December 27, 2018 at 3:41AM

Tyler Johnson (6), defended by Georgia Tech defensive back Ajani Kerr (38), catches a pass for a touchdown. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Minneapolis North product Tyler Johnson set a pair of Gophers single-season receiving records Wednesday and fell short of another: his 78 receptions this season are second best in program history to Eric Decker's 84 in 2008.

Receiving yards

Tyler Johnson, 2018 1,169

Ron Johnson, 2000 1,125

Eric Decker, 2008 1,074

Ryan Thelwell, 1996 1,051

Chester Cooper, 1981 1,012

Receiving touchdowns

Tyler Johnson, 2018 12

Ron Johnson, 2000 11

Omar Douglas, 1993 11

Da'Jon McKnight, 2010 10

Five tied with 9

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