30+ Top Wide Receivers In NFL History

Published on 09/29/2022
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Andre Johnson

Career Stats: 193 games played (187 starts), 1,062 receptions, 14,185 yards, 70 TD

The Houston Texans have not enjoyed much success during their first two decades as a franchise. Unfortunately, that means that the talents of Andre Johnson were largely wasted. At 6-foot-3, 230 pounds, Johnson was an absolute force for much of his career. Johnson possessed a rare combo of size and speed — corners often struggle to stay with the receiver when he took off. A two-time All-Pro, Johnson twice led the league in receptions (2006, 2008) and receiving yards (2008-09). It is a shame Johnson never played with an elite quarterback.

Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson

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Fred Biletnikoff

Career Stats: 190 games played (161 starts), 589 receptions, 8,974 yards, 76 TD

There’s a reason why the best collegiate receiver is awarded the Biletnikoff Award — and that’s because of this Pro Football and College Football Hall of Famer. A four-time Pro Bowler, Biletnikoff was the recipient of 76 touchdown passes throughout his career. His sure hands led to a plethora of acrobatic catches that would make Odell Beckham Jr. jealous Biletnikoff’s production in the postseason is also cemented in Raider lore. During a six-game span early on in his career, Biletnikoff recorded eight touchdowns – including a game in which he amassed 180 yards and three touchdowns against the long-time division rival Kansas City Chiefs. He finally captured that elusive Super Bowl ring in 1976, playing for arguably the greatest Raider team of all time.

Fred Biletnikoff

Fred Biletnikoff

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