The 29 Greatest NFL Wide Receivers of All Time

From leather-helmet pioneers and Greatest-Show-on-Turf route runners to today's record-chasing burners, this field spans every era of the passing game, quiet possession specialists next to highlight-reel showmen. Cast your vote!

1

Jerry Rice

49ers legend and all-time leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns across a 1985-2004 career.

1000pts

2

Julio Jones

Falcons star from 2011-2023 who combined rare size with elite speed.

771pts

3

Randy Moss

Explosive deep threat from 1998-2012 who set the single-season receiving touchdown record.

763pts

4

Steve Largent

Seahawks pioneer from 1976-1989 who held the career receptions record at retirement.

680pts

5

Davante Adams

Route-running technician for the Packers, Raiders, and Jets since 2014.

624pts

6

Steve Smith Sr.

Undersized, fiercely competitive Panthers star from 2001-2016.

624pts

7

Torry Holt

Precision route-runner for the Rams' 1999-2009 "Greatest Show on Turf" attack.

560pts

8

Ja'Marr Chase

Bengals explosive young star since 2021 who led the league in receiving yards.

560pts

9

Anquan Boldin

Physical possession receiver from 2003-2016 famed for fearless middle-of-the-field catches.

560pts

10

Marvin Harrison

Colts precision route-runner from 1996-2008 and Peyton Manning's top target.

485pts

11

Andre Johnson

Texans franchise cornerstone from 2003-2015 renowned for physical, contested-catch dominance.

485pts

12

Terrell Owens

Physically dominant receiver from 1996-2010, third all-time in both receiving yards and touchdowns.

485pts

13

Cris Carter

Vikings possession receiver from 1987-2002 famed for acrobatic contested catches.

485pts

14

Isaac Bruce

Rams centerpiece of the 1994-2009 "Greatest Show on Turf" passing attack.

485pts

15

Larry Fitzgerald

Cardinals icon from 2004-2020 known for elite hands and remarkable career reliability.

485pts

16

Paul Warfield

Browns and Dolphins deep threat from 1964-1977 with one of the highest yards-per-catch averages ever.

397pts

17

Tim Brown

Raiders great from 1988-2004 who evolved from return specialist into a receiving legend.

397pts

18

Don Hutson

Green Bay Packers pioneer of the 1930s-40s who invented modern route-running.

397pts

19

Tyreek Hill

Chiefs and Dolphins burner since 2016 known as the fastest man in football.

291pts

20

Michael Irvin

Cowboys' "Playmaker" from 1988-1999 who anchored three Super Bowl champion offenses.

291pts

21

Hines Ward

Steelers stalwart from 1998-2011 celebrated for blocking toughness alongside sure hands.

291pts

22

Calvin Johnson

Lions star nicknamed Megatron who set the single-season receiving yards record from 2007-2015.

291pts

23

Lance Alworth

AFL legend nicknamed Bambi whose acrobatic catches defined the 1960s vertical passing game.

291pts

24

Chad Johnson

Bengals showman from 2001-2011, known as Ochocinco, who paired flair with elite production.

291pts

25

Justin Jefferson

Vikings phenom since 2020 who has set multiple early-career receiving records.

291pts

26

CeeDee Lamb

Cowboys' dynamic modern playmaker since 2020 known for elusive after-catch ability.

291pts

27

Antonio Brown

Steelers stat machine from 2010-2021 who led the league in receptions multiple seasons.

162pts

28

DeAndre Hopkins

Contested-catch specialist for the Texans and Cardinals since 2013.

162pts

29

Charlie Joiner

Chargers and Bengals receiver from 1969-1986 whose longevity redefined the position's career arc.

162pts