List of National Football League receiving yards leaders
- List of National Football League receiving yards leaders
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This is a list of National Football League players by total career receiving yards recorded.
| Rank[1] |
Player[2] |
Seasons by team |
Total receptions[3] |
Total receiving
yards[3] |
Overall yards per
reception average[4] |
Year of induction into
Pro Football Hall of Fame |
| 1 |
Jerry Rice |
San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)
Oakland Raiders (2001–2004[5])
Seattle Seahawks (2004) |
1549 |
22,895 |
14.8 |
2010 |
| 2 |
Terrell Owens |
San Francisco 49ers (1996–2003)
Philadelphia Eagles (2004–2005)
Dallas Cowboys (2006–2008)
Buffalo Bills (2009)
Cincinnati Bengals (2010) |
1061 |
15,721 |
14.9 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 3 |
Isaac Bruce |
Saint Louis Rams (1994[7]–2007)
San Francisco 49ers (2008–2009) |
1024 |
15,208 |
14.9 |
Not applicable[6] |
| 4 |
Tim Brown |
Oakland Raiders (1988[8]–2003)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004) |
1094 |
14,934 |
13.7 |
None |
| 5 |
Randy Moss |
Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004)
Oakland Raiders (2005–2006)
New England Patriots (2007–2010)
Minnesota Vikings (2010)
Tennessee Titans (2010) |
953 |
14,778 |
15.6 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 6 |
Marvin Harrison |
Indianapolis Colts (1996–2008) |
1102 |
14,580 |
13.2 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 7 |
James Lofton |
Green Bay Packers (1978–1986)
Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1988)
Buffalo Bills (1989–1992)
Los Angeles Rams (1993[9])
Philadelphia Eagles (1993) |
764 |
14,004 |
18.3 |
2003 |
| 8 |
Cris Carter |
Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989)
Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001)
Miami Dolphins (2002) |
1101 |
13,899 |
12.6 |
None |
| 9 |
Henry Ellard |
Los Angeles Rams (1983–1993)
Washington Redskins (1994–1998[10])
New England Patriots (1998) |
814 |
13,777 |
16.9 |
None |
| 10 |
Torry Holt |
Saint Louis Rams (1999–2008)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2009)
New England Patriots (2010) |
920 |
13,382 |
14.5 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 11 |
Andre Reed |
Buffalo Bills (1985–1999)
Washington Redskins (2000) |
951 |
13,198 |
13.9 |
None |
| 12 |
Steve Largent |
Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989) |
819 |
13,089 |
16.0 |
1995 |
| 13 |
Tony Gonzalez |
Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)
Atlanta Falcons (2009–present) |
1114 |
12,950 |
11.6 |
Not applicable[6] |
| 14 |
Irving Fryar |
New England Patriots (1984–1992)
Miami Dolphins (1993–1995)
Philadelphia Eagles (1996–1998)
Washington Redskins (1999–2000) |
851 |
12,785 |
15.0 |
None |
| 15 |
Art Monk |
Washington Redskins (1980–1993)
New York Jets (1994)
Philadelphia Eagles (1995) |
940 |
12,721 |
13.5 |
2008 |
| 16 |
Jimmy Smith |
Dallas Cowboys (1992)
Philadelphia Eagles {1994)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–2005) |
862 |
12,287 |
14.3 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 17 |
Charlie Joiner |
Houston Oilers (1969[11]–1972[12])
Cincinnati Bengals (1972–1975)
San Diego Chargers (1976–1986) |
750 |
12,146 |
16.2 |
1996 |
| 18 |
Derrick Mason |
Tennessee Titans (1997–2004)
Baltimore Ravens (2005–2010)
New York Jets (2011)
Houston Texans (2011–Present) |
943 |
12,061 |
12.8 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 19 |
Hines Ward |
Pittsburgh Steelers (1998–present) |
981 |
11,970 |
12.2 |
Not applicable[6] |
| 20 |
Michael Irvin |
Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999) |
750 |
11,904 |
15.9 |
2007 |
| 21 |
Don Maynard |
New York Giants (1958
New York Jets (1960[13]–1972)
|
633 |
11,834 |
18.7 |
1987 |
| 22 |
Muhsin Muhammad |
Carolina Panthers (1996–2004)
Chicago Bears (2005–2007)
Carolina Panthers (2008–2009) |
860 |
11,438 |
13.3 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 23 |
Rod Smith |
Denver Broncos (1995–2006[14]) |
849 |
11,389 |
13.4 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 24 |
Keenan McCardell |
Cleveland Browns (1992–1995)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–2001)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2003)
San Diego Chargers (2004–2006[14]) |
883 |
11,373 |
12.9 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 25 |
Reggie Wayne |
Indianapolis Colts (2001–present) |
829 |
11,278 |
13.6 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 26 |
Chad Ochocinco |
Cincinnati Bengals (2001–2010)
New England Patriots (2011–Present) |
762 |
10,984 |
14.4 |
Not applicable[6] |
| 27 |
Joey Galloway |
Seattle Seahawks (1995–1999)
Dallas Cowboys (2000–2003)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004–2008)
New England Patriots (2009)
Washington Redskins (2010) |
698 |
10,918 |
15.6 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 28 |
Gary Clark |
Washington Redskins (1985–1992)
Arizona Cardinals (1993[15]–1994)
Miami Dolphins (1995) |
699 |
10,856 |
15.5 |
None |
| 29 |
Stanley Morgan |
New England Patriots (1977–1989)
Indianapolis Colts (1990) |
557 |
10,716 |
19.2 |
None |
| 30 |
Keyshawn Johnson |
New York Jets (1996–1999)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2003)
Dallas Cowboys (2004–2005)
Carolina Panthers (2006[14]) |
814 |
10,571 |
13.0 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 31 |
Harold Jackson |
Los Angeles Rams (1968)
Philadelphia Eagles (1969–1972)
Los Angeles Rams (1973–1977)
New England Patriots (1978–1981)
Minnesota Vikings (1982)
Seattle Seahawks (1983) |
579 |
10,372 |
17.9 |
None |
| 32 |
Lance Alworth |
San Diego Chargers (1962–1970)
Dallas Cowboys (1971–1972) |
542 |
10,266 |
18.9 |
1978 |
| 33 |
Andre Rison |
Indianapolis Colts (1989)
Atlanta Falcons (1990–1994)
Cleveland Browns (1995)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1996[16])
Green Bay Packers (1996)
Kansas City Chiefs (1997–1999)
Oakland Raiders (2000) |
743 |
10,205 |
13.7 |
None |
| 34 |
Shannon Sharpe |
Denver Broncos (1990–1999)
Baltimore Ravens (2000–2001)
Denver Broncos (2002–2003) |
815 |
10,060 |
12.3 |
2011 |
| 35 |
Eric Moulds |
Buffalo Bills (1996–2005)
Houston Texans (2006[14]) |
764 |
9,995 |
13.1 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 36 |
Steve Smith |
Carolina Panthers (2001–present) |
671 |
9,385 |
14.0 |
Not applicable[6] |
| 37 |
Drew Hill |
Los Angeles Rams (1979–1984)
Houston Oilers (1985–1991)
Atlanta Falcons (1992–1993) |
634 |
9,831 |
15.5 |
None |
| 38 |
Donald Driver |
Green Bay Packers (1999–present) |
713 |
9,740 |
13.7 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 39 |
Andre Johnson |
Houston Texans (2003–present) |
698 |
9,516 |
13.6 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 40 |
Amani Toomer |
New York Giants (1996–2008) |
668 |
9,497 |
14.2 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 41 |
Rob Moore |
New York Jets (1990–1994)
Arizona Cardinals (1995–2001) |
628 |
9,368 |
14.9 |
None |
| 42 |
Raymond Berry |
Baltimore Colts (1955–1967) |
631 |
9,275 |
14.7 |
1973 |
| 43 |
Herman Moore |
Detroit Lions (1991–2001)
New York Giants (2002) |
670 |
9,174 |
13.7 |
None |
| 44 |
Anthony Miller |
San Diego Chargers (1988–1993)
Denver Broncos (1994–1996)
Dallas Cowboys (1997) |
595 |
9,148 |
15.4 |
None |
| 45 |
Charley Taylor |
Washington Redskins (1964–1975, 1977) |
649 |
9,110 |
14.0 |
1984 |
| 46 |
Tony Martin |
Miami Dolphins (1990–1993)
San Diego Chargers (1994–1997)
Atlanta Falcons (1998)
Miami Dolphins (1999–2000)
>Atlanta Falcons (2001) |
593 |
9,065 |
15.3 |
None |
| 47 |
Anquan Boldin |
Arizona Cardinals (2003–2009)
Baltimore Ravens (2010–Present) |
693 |
9,006 |
13.0 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 48 |
Larry Fitzgerald |
Arizona Cardinals (2004–present) |
658 |
8,996 |
13.7 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 49 |
Harold Carmichael |
Philadelphia Eagles (1971–1983)
Dallas Cowboys (1984) |
590 |
8,985 |
15.2 |
None |
| 50 (tie) |
Fred Biletnikoff |
Oakland Raiders (1965–1978) |
589 |
8,974 |
15.2 |
1988 |
| 50 (tie) |
Mark Clayton |
Miami Dolphins (1983–1992)
Green Bay Packers (1993) |
582 |
8,974 |
15.4 |
None |
| 52 |
Wes Chandler |
New Orleans Saints (1978–1981[17])
San Diego Chargers (1981–1987)
San Francisco 49ers (1988) |
559 |
8,966 |
16.0 |
None |
| 53 |
Roy Green |
Saint Louis Cardinals (1979–1990[18])
Philadelphia Eagles (1991–1992 |
559 |
8,965 |
16.0 |
None |
| 54 |
Ricky Proehl |
Phoenix Cardinals (1990–1994[19])
Seattle Seahawks (1995–1996)
Chicago Bears (1997)
Saint Louis Rams (1998–2002)
Carolina Panthers (2003–2005)
Indianapolis Colts (2006[14]) |
669 |
8,878 |
13.3 |
Not applicable [6] |
| 55 |
Mark Duper |
Miami Dolphins (1982–1992) |
511 |
8,869 |
17.4 |
None |
| 56 |
Santana Moss |
New York Jets (2001–2004)
Washington Redskins (2005–Present) |
618 |
8,859 |
14.3 |
None |
References
- ^ Rank is through week 9 of the 2011 season.
- ^ Every player except Shannon Sharpe and Tony Gonzalez, tight ends, were wide receivers during their National Football League career.
- ^ a b Total is through week 9 of the 2010 season.
- ^ Average is rounded to the nearest tenth.
- ^ Rice was released during the 2004 season; he played four games for the Raiders and thirteen games for the Seahawks.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x A player is not eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for five calendar years or is deceased; player was not eligible for induction upon the commencement of the 2006 season.
- ^ In the 1994 season, Bruce's first, the Rams then became the Los Angeles Rams; the franchise relocated prior to the commencement of the 1995 season.
- ^ Between the 1988 and 1994 seasons, inclusive, the Raiders became the Los Angeles Raiders; the franchise relocated prior to the start of the 1995 season.
- ^ Lofton was traded during the pendency of the 1993 season; he played one game for the Rams and nine for the Eagles.
- ^ Ellard was released by the Redskins during the 1996 season and was claimed on waiver by the New England Patriots; he contested two games for the Redskins and five for the Patriots.
- ^ The Oilers franchise contested the 1969 season in the American Football League (AFL); Joiner's statistics comprise his participation in both the AFL and National Football League.
- ^ Joiner was traded during the 1972 season; he played six games for the Oilers and six for the Bengals.
- ^ During Maynard's first three seasons, the New York Jets became the New York Titans.
- ^ a b c d e Player was on an active roster during the 2006 season.
- ^ During the 1993 season, the Arizona Cardinals became the Phoenix Cardinals.
- ^ Rison was released by the Jaguars during the 1996 season and was claimed on waiver by the Green Bay Packers; he played eleven games for the Jaguars and five for the Packers.
- ^ Chandler was traded during the pendency of the 1981 season; he played four games for the Saints and twelve for the Chargers.
- ^ During the latter three seasons of Green's tenure, the Cardinals franchise, having relocated, became the Phoenix Cardinals.
- ^ After the 1992 season, and during Proehl's 1993 and 1994 seasons with the team, the Phoenix Cardinals became the Arizona Cardinals.
See also
External links
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