30+ Of The Greatest Wide Receivers In NFL History

Published on 01/19/2023
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Terrell Owens

Career Stats: 219 games played (201 starts), 1,078 receptions, 15,934 yards, 153 TD

Owens’ three-year wait to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was a farce. The outspoken receiver has had multiple run-ins with the press, but his play on the field speaks for itself. Most receivers deteriorate after a certain number of years, while a select few may detect this decline early and resign before it happens – Owens was the exception to both of these scenarios. Owens, 46, appears to be a candidate for an NFL roster spot right now. In 2010, he led the Bengals in receiving yards and touchdowns (his 15th season). He was an early Julio Jones, with his bodybuilder frame and explosive first stride.

Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens

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Don Hutson

Career Stats: 116 games played (60 starts), 488 receptions, 7,991 yards, 99 TD

There must be a reason why you have a stadium named after you. In his day, Hutson was a downfield threat with a make-you-miss wiggle and true top-end speed. He lived in the end zone during the 1930s and 1940s. Hutson had a touchdown every 4.9 receptions, far beating all-time greats like as Jerry Rice (7.8), Randy Moss (6.2), and Terrell Owens (4.9). (4.9). (7.04). Hutson retired as the all-time receiving touchdowns leader by a wide margin; any player who has since passed him did not begin their career until 1976. He held a number of other records at the time of his retirement. His most remarkable effort came against the Detroit Lions in his final season, when he scored four touchdowns in a single quarter.

Don Hutson

Don Hutson

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