A wide receiver is a skilled player and a crucial aspect of a team’s offense. Several wide receivers, like Julian Edelman, Jerry Rice, and many more, have contributed the best to their team and have won multiple titles. Often, there are debates about who are the top five all-time wide receivers in the NFL, and this is what Tyreek Hill picks.
Tyreek Hill picks his top five all-time wide receivers
- Antonio Brown
- Jerry Rice
- Terrell Owens
- Steve Largent
- Santana Moss
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Tyreek Hill picks his top five all-time wide receivers
1. Antonio Brown (2010-2021)
The list begins with the one-time Super Bowl champion Antonio Brown. The wide receiver has been phenomenal since his NFL debut. He has represented the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his entire NFL career.
Brown was part of the league for 12 seasons, made seven Pro Bowl appearances, four first all-pro teams, and led the receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns standings in multiple seasons.
Career Stats
- Seasons: 12
- Receptions: 928
- Receiving Yards: 12,291
- Receiving Touchdowns: 83
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2. Jerry Rice (1985-2004)
If this player is not on the list it will always feel incomplete. We are talking about the three-time Super Bowl champion, Jerry Rice.
Rice is a 13-time Pro Bowler, two-time Offensive Player of the Year, six-time receiving yards, two-time receptions, and six-time receiving touchdowns leader. Undoubtedly, he is the best wide receiver in NFL history and has written his name in golden words.
He had an NFL career of 20 seasons and holds multiple records in history.
Career Stats
- Seasons: 20
- Receptions: 1,549
- Receiving Yards: 22,895
- Receiving Touchdowns: 197
3. Terrell Owens (1996-2010)
The next wide receiver on Tyreek Hill’s list is Terrel Owens. The legendary wide receiver is a six-time Pro Bowler, a former receiving touchdown leader, and has made five First All-Pro Team appearances.
He began his NFL career in 1996 with the San Francisco 49ers and represented five teams in his career. Owens competed in the league for 15 seasons and averaged over 1000 receiving yards and ten touchdowns every season.
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Career Stats
- Seasons: 15
- Receptions: 1,078
- Receiving Yards: 15,934
- Receiving Touchdowns: 153
4. Steve Largent (1976-1989)
The fourth wide receiver on the list is the 1988 NFL Man of the Year, Steve Largent. Like all the players on the list, Largent is one of the best active wide receivers.
He began his NFL career in 1976 with the Seattle Seahawks and competed in the league for 14 seasons. He led the receiving yards leaderboard twice and made seven Pro Bowl appearances.
Career Stats
- Seasons: 14
- Receptions: 819
- Receiving Yards: 13,089
- Receiving Touchdowns: 100
5. Santana Moss (2001-2014)
Finally, the last player on Tyreek Hill’s list is the Commander’s 90’s Greatest, Sanatana Moss. Moss began his NFL career in 2001 with the Jets and later moved to the Commanders in 2005. He competed in the league for 14 seasons and has over 10000 receiving yards next to his name.
Career Stats
- Seasons: 14
- Receptions: 732
- Receiving Yards: 10,283
- Receiving Touchdowns: 69
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