{"id":22721,"date":"2023-05-01T21:13:46","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T10:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/?p=22721"},"modified":"2023-12-14T20:53:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T09:53:22","slug":"best-wide-receivers-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/best-wide-receivers-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Wide Receivers of All Time: 2023 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who are the 10 best wide receivers of all time? These players were often the difference between winning and losing games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide receivers are relied on to make big plays for their teams and to score touchdowns by using speed, strength, agility and good hands. Let&#8217;s take a look at the 10 best wide receivers of all time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Michael Irvin<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael Irvin was a crucial part of the Dallas Cowboys dynasty of the 1990s. Over his 12-year career, he recorded 750 receptions for 11,904 yards and 65 touchdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes Irving one of the best wide receivers of all time was his ability to make big plays thanks to his exceptional route-running, hands, intelligence, leadership, work ethic and passion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one-on-one situations he was unstoppable, and he also had a significant impact on the game as the league <a href=\"https:\/\/cowboyswire.usatoday.com\/2017\/03\/23\/dallas-cowboys-nfl-rules-named-after-brice-butler-emmitt-smith-michael-irvin-dez-bryant-tony-romo-deion-sanders-marion-barber-mel-renfro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brought in new rules<\/a> on taunting and offensive pass interference as a result of Irvin&#8217;s style of play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Michael Irvin is the best \ud83e\udd23<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V8GHJhmvB7\">pic.twitter.com\/V8GHJhmvB7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL_DovKleiman\/status\/1574773845273284609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 27, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Calvin Johnson<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calvin Johnson enjoyed a nine-year career with the Detroit Lions before retiring early in 2015 as a 30-year old. Despite a relatively short career he registered 11,619 receiving yards and 83 touchdowns, including setting the single-season record for receiving yards (excluding playoffs) in 2012 with an incredible 1,964 yards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson had amazing catching ability, speed, strength and unreal leaping ability. He was a nightmare to defend in the red zone with his 6-foot-5, 239-pound frame. Despite his size he had remarkable body control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catching and running routes were made to look easy, but setting Johnson apart from the rest of the league was his ability to make the most difficult of catches in traffic and his run-after-catch plays.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Cris Carter\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cris Carter was drafted in 1987 by the Eagles but would be cut for disciplinary reasons after three seasons. Minnesota took a shot on him and he earned eight Pro Bowl appearances in 12 seasons with the Vikings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carter was an excellent target to throw at whether it was short or long range. Across a 16-year career he recorded 1,101 receptions for 13,899 yards and 130 touchdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An excellent presence across the field, Carter seemingly caught anything thrown his way, and he was particularly good at making difficult receptions in traffic and ridiculous one-handed catches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Larry Fitzgerald<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larry Fitzgerald had an impressive 17-year career entirely with the Arizona Cardinals and is one of the best wide receivers of all time. He was the complete package.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With his 6-foot-3, 218-pound frame, Fitzgerald had a freakish ability adjusting to passes. His mobility for somebody with his power and size was a rarity. He used his strengths to exploit man-to-man coverage and he was also strong at finding space in zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite his raw strength and size he was a nimble route-runner with incredibly soft hands. He finished his career with 1,432 receptions for 17,492 yards and 121 touchdowns. He never won a championship, but he did score two touchdowns in Super Bowl XLIII in 2008.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hail Larry!<\/p>\n<p>Larry Fitzgerald\u2019s catch in overtime against Green Bay is unforgettable. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8rTBBmBNE1\">pic.twitter.com\/8rTBBmBNE1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AZCardinals\/status\/1481733290033762304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 13, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Don Hutson<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don Hutson dominated the NFL in the 1930s and 1940s. Not only is he one of the best wide receivers of all time because of the 488 receptions, 7,991 yards and 99 touchdowns he scored during his 11-year career at Green Bay; he helped to revolutionize the game as we know it today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hutson was such a force, he owned <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/1065480-the-25-best-players-to-ever-play-for-the-green-bay-packers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18 NFL records<\/a> at the time of his retirement. In an era that prioritized moving the chains by running the ball, Hutson created and executed many of the modern passing routes that are seen in the NFL today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of, if not, the greatest Green Bay Packers player of all time, Hutson also played as a defensive back and recorded 30 career interceptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Steve Largent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Steve Largent retired in 1989 he held all major NFL receiving records. Drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1976, he was due to be cut but was traded to the Seattle Seahawks who had just joined the league as an expansion team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largent wasn&#8217;t big, fast or strong. He became one of the best wide receivers of all time because of his ability to get wide open with his precise route-running ability. He&#8217;d back it up by catching anything thrown at him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 14-season career with the Seahawks, Largent earned seven Pro Bowl selections and he became the first receiver in NFL history to reach 100 touchdown receptions, Jerry Rice passing his receptions record in 1992.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Marvin Harrison<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marvin Harrison spent his entire 13-year career with the Indianapolis Colts and is one of the best wide receivers of all time. The Super Bowl XLI champion played most of his career alongside Peyton Manning and he earned 8 Pro Bowl appearances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harrison was an exceptionally consistent and reliable receiver. He had a streak of eight seasons in a row with at least 1,100 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. At the end of his career he registered a total of 1,102 receptions, 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An elusive route runner with a safe set of hands, Harrison always showed great composure and body control. One of his best traits was his brilliant attitude and demeanor, serving as an excellent role model for fans.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Terrell Owens<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrell Owens is one of the best wide receivers of all time. On the field he was one of the league&#8217;s most dominant forces. He was big, fast and strong, and his physicality allowed him to make tough catches in traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 15 seasons, Owens recorded 1,078 receptions for 15,934 yards and 153 touchdowns. He often exploited his speed and quickness to fake defenders out, and he made a habit of making big plays at big moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owens is the only player in history to score a touchdown against all 32 NFL teams. He was a very hard worker with an incredible work ethic but has been criticized for being a bad teammate and causing problems with his quarterbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">2 decades ago Terrell Owens became the owner of the Dallas Cowboys star <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/riAzo0zO4u\">pic.twitter.com\/riAzo0zO4u<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/barstoolsports\/status\/1309171378927685632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 24, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Randy Moss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Randy Moss is the best wide receiver in NFL history if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/randy-moss-i-m-the-best-wide-receiver-in-nfl-history-0ap1000000132183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask him<\/a>, but he\u2019s the second best on our list. Naturally athletic, Moss was a weapon and he finished his career with 982 receptions, 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns across 14 seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moss was able to run routes that defied what a 6-foot-4, 210-pound receiver should be capable of and he made it look easy too. His combination of blazing speed, length and his catching ability made him a nightmare for defenses, and allowed him to be one of the greatest deep threats ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite his exceptionally high football IQ, he\u2019s been criticized for his character issues in the past including an admission that he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/can-nfl-players-smoke-weed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smoked weed<\/a>\u00a0during his playing career. He also made things look incredibly easy, with some fans seeing it as an attribute of laziness by Moss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Jerry Rice<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jerry Rice is undoubtedly the best wide receiver of all time. Drafted by the 49ers in 1985, he went on to win three Super Bowls in a 20-year career in which he recorded 1,549 receptions, 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns &#8211; all NFL records to this day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice was renowned for his explosive acceleration and his ability to change direction so suddenly. He also possessed remarkable hands, ran precise routes, and had an exceptional work ethic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His ability to perform at his best on the biggest stage was astounding. In Rice\u2019s three Super Bowl wins he recorded 28 receptions, 512 yards and 7 touchdowns combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost every time he touched the ball it seemed Rice would come up with a big play. The best wide receiver of all time, many consider Jerry Rice to also be the best player of all time, and many of his records seem unlikely to ever be broken.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">On this day in 1994, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/49ers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#49ers<\/a> WR Jerry Rice breaks Jim Brown&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL<\/a> record for most career touchdowns scored.<\/p>\n<p>Rice scored three touchdowns on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MNF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MNF<\/a> against <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Raiders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Raiders<\/a> in the season opener.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Random49ers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Random49ers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FTTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FTTB<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JerryRice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JerryRice<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pZ6zrQMunc\">pic.twitter.com\/pZ6zrQMunc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 #Random49ers (@Random49ers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Random49ers\/status\/1566803351001374720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who are the 10 best wide receivers of all time? These players were often the difference between winning and losing games. Wide receivers are relied on to make big plays for their teams and to score touchdowns by using speed, strength, agility and good hands. Let&#8217;s take a look at the 10 best wide receivers&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/best-wide-receivers-of-all-time\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Best Wide Receivers of All Time: 2023 Edition<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22726,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[266,1184,1186,1191,1185,1188,1183,1190,1187,1189],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Best Wide Receivers of All Time: 2023 Edition - WOLFGANGSPORT<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfgangsport.com\/best-wide-receivers-of-all-time\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Best Wide Receivers of All Time: 2023 Edition - WOLFGANGSPORT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Who are the 10 best wide receivers of all time? 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