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Cole Keller vs. Kari Ashley: 2026 stats compared

James Madison vs. TCU

Kari Ashley is ahead on 3 of 6 stats, including receiving yards, catches and explosive catches (16+ yards). Cole Keller has the edge on yards per catch and receiving TDs. Both are tight ends: Cole Keller for James Madison and Kari Ashley for TCU, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Cole Keller vs. Kari Ashley, stat by stat

StatCole KellerKari Ashley
Receiving yards340 150th512 47th
Catches20 240th35 62nd
Yards per catch17.0 82nd14.6 194th
Receiving TDs5 21st4 68th
Explosive catches (16+ yards)8 129th11 68th
EPA per play—0.92 20th

The better number on each row is marked. National ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat; rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Where do Cole Keller and Kari Ashley rank nationally?

Cole KellerKari AshleyReceiving yardsCole Keller: 150thKari Ashley: 47thCatchesCole Keller: 240thKari Ashley: 62ndYards per catchCole Keller: 82ndKari Ashley: 194thReceiving TDsCole Keller: 21stKari Ashley: 68thExplosive catches (16+ yards)Cole Keller: 129thKari Ashley: 68th1st665th

Each line is one stat, 1st on the left. Hover a dot for the rank.

Cole Keller and Kari Ashley: career stats

Cole Keller

SeasonTeamReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDs
2025East Tennessee State226222
2026James Madison340205
Career566427

Kari Ashley

SeasonTeamReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDs
2026TCU512354
Career512354

Seasons since 2022 from CollegeFootballData.com (FBS games), plus this season from the play-by-play.

Their seasons, game by game

Cole Keller

TE, James Madison (7–1). Senior. 6-4, 250 pounds. Grain Valley, MO

WeekOpponentReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDs
1Liberty3010
2Wagner2720
3San Diego State4032
4Old Dominion2131
5Marshall3530
6Georgia Southern10841
7Georgia State5420
8James Madison2521

Kari Ashley

TE, TCU (3–4). Junior. 6-4, 225 pounds. Marietta, GA

WeekOpponentReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDs
1North Carolina1730
2Grambling11972
3Arkansas State8751
4UCF4340
5BYU10861
7Baylor2040
8West Virginia11860

Questions about Cole Keller vs. Kari Ashley

Who's better, Cole Keller or Kari Ashley?

Kari Ashley is ahead on 3 of 6 stats, including receiving yards, catches and explosive catches (16+ yards). Cole Keller has the edge on yards per catch and receiving TDs. Both are tight ends: Cole Keller for James Madison and Kari Ashley for TCU, 2026 season through Oct 24, 2026.

Who has more receiving yards, Cole Keller or Kari Ashley?

Kari Ashley: 512 receiving yards to Cole Keller's 340, 47th among FBS receivers and tight ends.

Who has more catches, Cole Keller or Kari Ashley?

Kari Ashley: 35 catches to Cole Keller's 20, 62nd among FBS receivers and tight ends.

Who has more receiving touchdowns, Cole Keller or Kari Ashley?

Cole Keller: 5 receiving TDs to Kari Ashley's 4, 21st among FBS receivers and tight ends.

Who has more career receiving yards, Cole Keller or Kari Ashley?

Cole Keller: 566 to Kari Ashley's 512, counting FBS seasons since 2022.

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