List of National Football League receiving yards leaders
This is a list of National Football League players by total career receiving yards recorded. This list includes all players who have amassed at least 10,000 receiving yards.
Players listed in bold type are currently active.
Players with 10,000 receiving yards or more
Rank [1] |
Player[2] |
Seasons by team |
Total receptions [3] |
Total receiving yards[3] |
Overall yards per reception average[4] |
Touchdown catches |
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 |
197 |
2010 |
2 |
Terrell Owens |
San Francisco 49ers (1996–2003) Philadelphia Eagles (2004–2005) Dallas Cowboys (2006–2008) Buffalo Bills (2009) Cincinnati Bengals (2010) |
1078 |
15,934 |
14.8 |
153 |
1-time finalist |
3 |
Randy Moss |
Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010[6]) Oakland Raiders (2005–2006) New England Patriots (2007–2010) Tennessee Titans (2010) San Francisco 49ers (2012) |
982 |
15,292 |
15.6 |
156 |
Eligible in 2018[7] |
4 |
Isaac Bruce |
St. Louis Rams (1994[8]–2007) San Francisco 49ers (2008–2009) |
1024 |
15,208 |
14.9 |
91 |
None |
5 |
Tony Gonzalez |
Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008) Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013) |
1325 |
15,127 |
11.4 |
111 |
Eligible in 2019 [7] |
6 |
Tim Brown |
Oakland Raiders (1988[9]–2003) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004) |
1094 |
14,934 |
13.7 |
100 |
2015 |
7 |
Marvin Harrison |
Indianapolis Colts (1996–2008) |
1102 |
14,580 |
13.2 |
128 |
2016 |
8 |
Steve Smith Sr. |
Carolina Panthers (2001–2013) Baltimore Ravens (2014–present) |
1015 |
14,521 |
14.4 |
77 |
Not applicable [7] |
9 |
Reggie Wayne |
Indianapolis Colts (2001–2014) |
1070 |
14,345 |
13.5 |
82 |
Eligible in 2020 [7] |
10 |
Andre Johnson |
Houston Texans (2003– 2014) Indianapolis Colts (2015) Tennessee Titans (2016) |
1062 |
14,185 |
13.4 |
70 |
Eligible in 2022 [7] |
11 |
Larry Fitzgerald |
Arizona Cardinals (2004–present) |
1096 |
20,069 |
12.9 |
103 |
Not applicable [7] |
12 |
James Lofton |
Green Bay Packers (1978–1986) Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1988) Buffalo Bills (1989–1992) Los Angeles Rams (1993[10]) Philadelphia Eagles (1993) |
764 |
14,004 |
18.3 |
75 |
2003 |
13 |
Cris Carter |
Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989) Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001) Miami Dolphins (2002) |
1101 |
13,899 |
12.6 |
130 |
2013 |
14 |
Henry Ellard |
Los Angeles Rams (1983–1993) Washington Redskins (1994–1998[11]) New England Patriots (1998) |
814 |
13,777 |
16.9 |
65 |
None |
15 |
Anquan Boldin |
Arizona Cardinals (2003–2009) Baltimore Ravens (2010–2012) San Francisco 49ers (2013–2015) Detroit Lions (2016–present) |
1057 |
13,627 |
12.9 |
80 |
Not applicable [7] |
16 |
Torry Holt |
St. Louis Rams (1999–2008) Jacksonville Jaguars (2009) |
920 |
13,382 |
14.5 |
74 |
None |
17 |
Andre Reed |
Buffalo Bills (1985–1999) Washington Redskins (2000) |
951 |
13,198 |
13.9 |
87 |
2014 |
18 |
Steve Largent |
Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989) |
819 |
13,089 |
16.0 |
100 |
1995 |
19 |
Irving Fryar |
New England Patriots (1984–1992) Miami Dolphins (1993–1995) Philadelphia Eagles (1996–1998) Washington Redskins (1999–2000) |
851 |
12,785 |
15.0 |
84 |
None |
20 |
Art Monk |
Washington Redskins (1980–1993) New York Jets (1994) Philadelphia Eagles (1995) |
940 |
12,721 |
13.5 |
68 |
2008 |
21 |
Jimmy Smith |
Dallas Cowboys (1992) Philadelphia Eagles (1994) Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–2005) |
862 |
12,287 |
14.3 |
67 |
None |
22 |
Charlie Joiner |
Houston Oilers (1969[12]–1972[13]) Cincinnati Bengals (1972–1975) San Diego Chargers (1976–1986) |
750 |
12,146 |
16.2 |
65 |
1996 |
23 |
Hines Ward |
Pittsburgh Steelers (1998–2011) |
1000 |
12,083 |
12.1 |
85 |
Eligible in 2017 [7] |
24 |
Derrick Mason |
Tennessee Titans (1997–2004) Baltimore Ravens (2005–2010) New York Jets (2011) Houston Texans (2011) |
943 |
12,061 |
12.8 |
66 |
Eligible in 2017 [7] |
25 |
Brandon Marshall |
Denver Broncos (2006–2009) Miami Dolphins (2010–2011) Chicago Bears (2012–2014) New York Jets (2015–present) |
931 |
11,941 |
12.8 |
82 |
Not applicable [7] |
26 |
Michael Irvin |
Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999) |
750 |
11,904 |
15.9 |
65 |
2007 |
27 |
Don Maynard |
New York Giants (1958) New York Jets (1960[14]–1972)
|
633 |
11,834 |
18.7 |
88 |
1987 |
28 |
Jason Witten |
Dallas Cowboys (2003–present) |
1067 |
11,768 |
11.0 |
62 |
Not applicable [7] |
29 |
Calvin Johnson |
Detroit Lions (2007–2015) |
731 |
11,619 |
15.9 |
83 |
Not applicable [7] |
30 |
Muhsin Muhammad |
Carolina Panthers (1996–2004, 2008–2009) Chicago Bears (2005–2007) |
860 |
11,438 |
13.3 |
62 |
None |
31 |
Rod Smith |
Denver Broncos (1995–2006[15]) |
849 |
11,389 |
13.4 |
68 |
None |
32 |
Keenan McCardell |
Cleveland Browns (1992–1995) Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–2001) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2003) San Diego Chargers (2004–2006[15]) Houston Texans (2007) Washington Redskins (2007) |
883 |
11,373 |
12.9 |
63 |
None |
33 |
Chad Johnson/Ochocinco |
Cincinnati Bengals (2001–2010) New England Patriots (2011) |
766 |
11,059 |
14.4 |
67 |
Not applicable[7] |
34 |
Antonio Gates |
San Diego Chargers (2003–present) |
874 |
10,934 |
12.5 |
109 |
Not applicable [7] |
35 |
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 |
77 |
None |
36 |
Roddy White |
Atlanta Falcons (2005–2015) |
808 |
10,863 |
13.4 |
63 |
Not applicable [7] |
37 |
Gary Clark |
Washington Redskins (1985–1992) Arizona Cardinals (1993[16]–1994) Miami Dolphins (1995) |
699 |
10,856 |
15.5 |
65 |
None |
38 |
Stanley Morgan |
New England Patriots (1977–1989) Indianapolis Colts (1990) |
557 |
10,716 |
19.2 |
72 |
None |
39 |
Keyshawn Johnson |
New York Jets (1996–1999) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2003) Dallas Cowboys (2004–2005) Carolina Panthers (2006[15]) |
814 |
10,571 |
13.0 |
64 |
None |
40 |
Harold Jackson |
Los Angeles Rams (1968, 1973–1977) Philadelphia Eagles (1969–1972) New England Patriots (1978–1981) Minnesota Vikings (1982) Seattle Seahawks (1983) |
579 |
10,372 |
17.9 |
76 |
None |
41 |
Santana Moss |
New York Jets (2001–2004) Washington Redskins (2005–2014) |
732 |
10,283 |
14.0 |
66 |
Eligible in 2020 [7] |
42 |
Lance Alworth |
San Diego Chargers (1962–1970) Dallas Cowboys (1971–1972) |
542 |
10,266 |
18.9 |
85 |
1978 |
43 |
Andre Rison |
Indianapolis Colts (1989) Atlanta Falcons (1990–1994) Cleveland Browns (1995) Jacksonville Jaguars (1996[17]) Green Bay Packers (1996) Kansas City Chiefs (1997–1999) Oakland Raiders (2000) |
743 |
10,205 |
13.7 |
84 |
None |
44 |
Donald Driver |
Green Bay Packers (1999–2012) |
743 |
10,137 |
13.6 |
61 |
Eligible in 2018 [7] |
45 |
Shannon Sharpe |
Denver Broncos (1990–1999, 2002–2003) Baltimore Ravens (2000–2001) |
815 |
10,060 |
12.3 |
62 |
2011 |
Active players with 8,000 receiving yards or more
As of Week 12 of the 2016 season.
See also
References
- ↑ Rank is through Week 13 of the 2016 season (in progress).
- ↑ Every player except Antonio Gates, Jason Witten, Shannon Sharpe, and Tony Gonzalez (tight ends), were wide receivers during their National Football League career.
- 1 2 Total is through Week 17 of the 2015 season (in progress).
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Moss was traded during the 2010 season; he played four games for the Patriots and four for the Vikings. Moss was released by the Vikings and was claimed on waivers by the Titans, where he played eight games.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 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 2015 season.
- ↑ In the 1994 season, Bruce's first, the Rams were based in Los Angeles; the franchise relocated prior to the start of the 1995 season.
- ↑ Between the 1988 and 1994 seasons, inclusive, the Raiders were based in Los Angeles; the franchise relocated prior to the start of the 1995 season.
- ↑ Lofton was traded during 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 waivers 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.
- ↑ Prior to 1963, the Jets were known as the New York Titans.
- 1 2 3 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 waivers by the Green Bay Packers; he played eleven games for the Jaguars and five for the Packers.
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