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Chris Lawson stats, 2026

Washington (4–3, Big Ten). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Chris Lawson is a wide receiver for Washington (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 12th in EPA per play (1.01), 51st in explosive catches (16+ yards) (12), 64th in receiving yards (493), in 7 games. This week: Washington at Nebraska.

Receiving yards49364th of 685 receivers and tight ends
Catches3299th of 685 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch15.4152nd of 678 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs2287th of 508 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Chris Lawson?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-0
Weight
184 pounds
Number
No. 8
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
High school
Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco, CA)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 381 in the 2025 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Chris Lawson's receiving stats

He's 64th of 685 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (493) and 99th of 685 receivers and tight ends in catches (32).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards49364th of 685
Catches3299th of 685
Yards per catch15.4152nd of 678
Receiving TDs2287th of 508

The season

Chris Lawson's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 12th of 203 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (1.01) and 51st of 660 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (12).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1251st of 660
EPA per play1.0112th of 203

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Chris Lawson's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Washington1011511.50—
2026Washington3249315.426
Career4260814.526

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Chris Lawson's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Washington+0.42+0.42—30.0%3.83%
2026Washington+0.91+0.98-0.0737.5%38.410%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Chris Lawson's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Washington StateW 24–1087403
2vs. Utah StateW 16–1429300
3vs. Eastern WashingtonW 48–1619210
4vs. MinnesotaL 24–2787403
5at USCL 21–2582501
6vs. IowaL 24–4186811
7at PurdueW 38–26103604

FAQ

Questions about Chris Lawson

What position does Chris Lawson play?

Chris Lawson plays wide receiver for Washington, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is Chris Lawson from, and what year is he?

Chris Lawson is a sophomore wide receiver for Washington, listed at 6-0 and 184 pounds, from San Francisco, CA.

How tall is Chris Lawson, and how much does he weigh?

Chris Lawson is listed at 6-0 and 184 pounds on Washington's 2026 roster.

What year is Chris Lawson?

Chris Lawson is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Chris Lawson's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Chris Lawson has 42 catches for 608 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who does Chris Lawson play for?

Washington (4–3, Big Ten), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 8.

Is Chris Lawson eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Chris Lawson was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Chris Lawson play in his last game?

Week 7 at Purdue: 103 receiving yards, 6 catches, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards). Washington won 38–26.

Where did Chris Lawson go to high school?

Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco, CA). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 381 in the 2025 class.

What are Chris Lawson's stats this season?

493 receiving yards, 32 catches, 15.4 yards per catch, 2 receiving TDs, 12 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Chris Lawson rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 12th of 203 in EPA per play, 51st of 660 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 64th of 685 in receiving yards.

When does Chris Lawson play next?

Washington visits Nebraska Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 PM ET on BTN. The numbers' pick: Nebraska.

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