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 St. 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 St. Louis Rams (1999–2008)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2009)
New England Patriots (2010)		 920 13,382 14.5 Not applicable [6]
11 Tony Gonzalez Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)
Atlanta Falcons (2009–present)		 1149 13,338 11.6 Not applicable[6]
12 Andre Reed Buffalo Bills (1985–1999)
Washington Redskins (2000)		 951 13,198 13.9 None
13 Steve Largent Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989) 819 13,089 16.0 1995
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 Hines Ward Pittsburgh Steelers (1998–present) 1000 12,083 12.1 Not applicable[6]
19 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]
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 Reggie Wayne Indianapolis Colts (2001–present) 862 11,708 13.6 Not applicable [6]
23 Muhsin Muhammad Carolina Panthers (1996–2004)
Chicago Bears (2005–2007)
Carolina Panthers (2008–2009)		 860 11,438 13.3 Not applicable [6]
24 Rod Smith Denver Broncos (1995–2006[14]) 849 11,389 13.4 Not applicable [6]
25 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]
26 Chad Ochocinco Cincinnati Bengals (2001–2010)
New England Patriots (2011–Present)		 766 11,059 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 Steve Smith Carolina Panthers (2001–present) 699 10,278 14.7 Not applicable[6]
33 Lance Alworth San Diego Chargers (1962–1970)
Dallas Cowboys (1971–1972)		 542 10,266 18.9 1978
34 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
35 Shannon Sharpe Denver Broncos (1990–1999)
Baltimore Ravens (2000–2001)
Denver Broncos (2002–2003)		 815 10,060 12.3 2011
Donald Driver Green Bay Packers (1999–present) 735 10,060 13.7 Not applicable [6]
37 Eric Moulds Buffalo Bills (1996–2005)
Houston Texans (2006[14])		 764 9,995 13.1 Not applicable [6]
38 Drew Hill Los Angeles Rams (1979–1984)
Houston Oilers (1985–1991)
Atlanta Falcons (1992–1993)		 634 9,831 15.5 None
39 Andre Johnson Houston Texans (2003–present) 704 9,635 13.6 Not applicable [6]
40 Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals (2004–present) 693 9,615 13.9 Not applicable [6]
41 Amani Toomer New York Giants (1996–2008) 668 9,497 14.2 Not applicable [6]
42 Rob Moore New York Jets (1990–1994)
Arizona Cardinals (1995–2001)		 628 9,368 14.9 None
43 Raymond Berry Baltimore Colts (1955–1967) 631 9,275 14.7 1973
44 Anquan Boldin Arizona Cardinals (2003–2009)
Baltimore Ravens (2010–Present)		 707 9,244 13.1 Not applicable [6]
45 Herman Moore Detroit Lions (1991–2001)
New York Giants (2002)		 670 9,174 13.7 None
46 Anthony Miller San Diego Chargers (1988–1993)
Denver Broncos (1994–1996)
Dallas Cowboys (1997)		 595 9,148 15.4 None
47 Santana Moss New York Jets (2001–2004)
Washington Redskins (2005–Present)		 639 9,142 14.3 None
48 Charley Taylor Washington Redskins (1964–1975, 1977) 649 9,110 14.0 1984
49 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
50 Harold Carmichael Philadelphia Eagles (1971–1983)
Dallas Cowboys (1984)		 590 8,985 15.2 None
51 (tie) Fred Biletnikoff Oakland Raiders (1965–1978) 589 8,974 15.2 1988
51 (tie) Mark Clayton Miami Dolphins (1983–1992)
Green Bay Packers (1993)		 582 8,974 15.4 None
53 Wes Chandler New Orleans Saints (1978–1981[17])
San Diego Chargers (1981–1987)
San Francisco 49ers (1988)		 559 8,966 16.0 None
54 Roy Green St. Louis Cardinals (1979–1990[18])
Philadelphia Eagles (1991–1992		 559 8,965 16.0 None
55 Ricky Proehl Phoenix Cardinals (1990–1994[19])
Seattle Seahawks (1995–1996)
Chicago Bears (1997)
St. Louis Rams (1998–2002)
Carolina Panthers (2003–2005)
Indianapolis Colts (2006[14])		 669 8,878 13.3 Not applicable [6]
56 Mark Duper Miami Dolphins (1982–1992) 511 8,869 17.4 None

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rank is through week 17 of the 2011 season.
  2. ^ Every player except Shannon Sharpe and Tony Gonzalez, tight ends, were wide receivers during their National Football League career.
  3. ^ a b Total is through week 17 of the 2010 season.
  4. ^ Average is rounded to the nearest tenth.
  5. ^ Rice was released during the 2004 season; he played four games for the Raiders and thirteen games for the Seahawks.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Lofton was traded during the pendency of the 1993 season; he played one game for the Rams and nine for the Eagles.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Joiner was traded during the 1972 season; he played six games for the Oilers and six for the Bengals.
  13. ^ During Maynard's first three seasons, the New York Jets became the New York Titans.
  14. ^ a b c d e Player was on an active roster during the 2006 season.
  15. ^ During the 1993 season, the Arizona Cardinals became the Phoenix Cardinals.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Chandler was traded during the pendency of the 1981 season; he played four games for the Saints and twelve for the Chargers.
  18. ^ During the latter three seasons of Green's tenure, the Cardinals franchise, having relocated, became the Phoenix Cardinals.
  19. ^ After the 1992 season, and during Proehl's 1993 and 1994 seasons with the team, the Phoenix Cardinals became the Arizona Cardinals.

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