Elroy Hirsch
Career Stats: 127 games played (102 starts), 387 receptions, 7,029 yards, 60 TD
Elroy Hirsch, a Hall of Famer, was clearly one of his generation’s top athletes. He was a versatile player who saw action for both the Chicago Rockets and the Los Angeles Rams. Hirsch spent the second half of his career as one of the league’s best wideouts, despite beginning his career as a do-it-all player (rushing for 226 yards and intercepting six passes as a rookie). Hirsch set an NFL record for receiving yards in 1951 with 1,495 yards, which was not broken for another 20 years.
Elroy Hirsch
Chad Johnson
Career Stats: 166 games played (135 starts), 766 receptions, 11,059 yards, 67 TD
The receiver known as “Ochocinco” once lit the league on fire as a distinct character with a dynamic skill set. Johnson amassed 1,100-plus receiving yards every year from 2002 through 2007, collecting five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro First-Team choices along the way. Johnson could talk a big game but couldn’t deliver on the field. He was an accomplished route runner with sure feet. His confidence was unequaled, and he utilized it to outperform the league’s best defensive backs.
Chad Johnson
