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Jerry Rice is the NFL's all-time leader in receiving yards, with 22,895. He is the only player to surpass 18,000 yards. Here are the 50 players with the most receiving yards:

Regular season career receiving yards leaders

Key
^ Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
* Denotes active player

Through Week 13 of 2024 season.

Rank Player Position Team(s) by season Receptions Yards Average
1 Jerry Rice Wide receiver San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)
Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)
Seattle Seahawks (2004) 		1,549 22,895 14.8
2 Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals (2004–2020) 1,432 17,492 12.2
3 Terrell Owens San Francisco 49ers (1996–2003)
Philadelphia Eagles (2004–2005)
Dallas Cowboys (2006–2008)
Buffalo Bills (2009)
Cincinnati Bengals (2010) 		1,078 15,934 14.8
4 Randy Moss Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010)
Oakland Raiders (2005–2006)
New England Patriots (2007–2010)
Tennessee Titans (2010)
San Francisco 49ers (2012) 		982 15,292 15.6
5 Isaac Bruce Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams (1994–2007)
San Francisco 49ers (2008–2009) 		1,024 15,208 14.9
6 Tony Gonzalez Tight end Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)
Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013) 		1,325 15,127 11.4
7 Tim Brown Wide receiver L.A./Oakland Raiders (1988–2003)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004) 		1,094 14,934 13.7
8 Steve Smith Sr. Carolina Panthers (2001–2013)
Baltimore Ravens (2014–2016) 		1,031 14,731 14.3
9 Marvin Harrison Indianapolis Colts (1996–2008) 1,102 14,580 13.2
10 Reggie Wayne Indianapolis Colts (2001–2014) 1,070 14,345 13.5
11 Andre Johnson Houston Texans (2003–2014)
Indianapolis Colts (2015)
Tennessee Titans (2016) 		1,062 14,185 13.4
12 James Lofton Green Bay Packers (1978–1986)
Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1988)
Buffalo Bills (1989–1992)
Los Angeles Rams (1993)
Philadelphia Eagles (1993) 		764 14,004 18.3
13 Cris Carter Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989)
Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001)
Miami Dolphins (2002) 		1,101 13,899 12.6
14 Anquan Boldin Arizona Cardinals (2003–2009)
Baltimore Ravens (2010–2012)
San Francisco 49ers (2013–2015)
Detroit Lions (2016) 		1,076 13,779 12.8
15 Henry Ellard Los Angeles Rams (1983–1993)
Washington Redskins (1994–1998)
New England Patriots (1998) 		814 13,777 16.9
16 Julio Jones Atlanta Falcons (2011–2020)
Tennessee Titans (2021)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022)
Philadelphia Eagles (2023) 		914 13,703 15.0
17 Torry Holt St. Louis Rams (1999–2008)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2009) 		920 13,382 14.5
18 Andre Reed Buffalo Bills (1985–1999)
Washington Redskins (2000) 		951 13,198 13.9
19 Steve Largent Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989) 819 13,089 16.0
20 Jason Witten Tight end Dallas Cowboys (2003–2017, 2019)
Las Vegas Raiders (2020) 		1,228 13,046 10.6
21 DeAndre Hopkins Wide receiver Houston Texans (2013–2019)
Arizona Cardinals (2020–2022)
Tennessee Titans (2023–2024)
Kansas City Chiefs (2024–present) 		969 12,853 13.3
22 Irving Fryar New England Patriots (1984–1992)
Miami Dolphins (1993–1995)
Philadelphia Eagles (1996–1998)
Washington Redskins (1999–2000) 		851 12,785 15.0
23 Art Monk Washington Redskins (1980–1993)
New York Jets (1994)
Philadelphia Eagles (1995) 		940 12,721 13.5
24 Mike Evans Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014–present) 836 12,684 15.2
25 Brandon Marshall Denver Broncos (2006–2009)
Miami Dolphins (2010–2011)
Chicago Bears (2012–2014)
New York Jets (2015–2016)
New York Giants (2017)
Seattle Seahawks/New Orleans Saints (2018) 		970 12,351 12.7
26 Antonio Brown Pittsburgh Steelers (2010–2018)
New England Patriots (2019)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021) 		928 12,291 13.2
27 Jimmy Smith Dallas Cowboys (1992–1993)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–2005) 		862 12,287 14.3
28 Charlie Joiner Houston Oilers (1969–1972)
Cincinnati Bengals (1972–1975)
San Diego Chargers (1976–1986) 		750 12,146 16.2
29 Hines Ward Pittsburgh Steelers (1998–2011) 1,000 12,083 12.1
30 Derrick Mason Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1997–2004)
Baltimore Ravens (2005–2010)
New York Jets/Houston Texans (2011) 		943 12,061 12.8
31 Travis Kelce Tight end Kansas City Chiefs (2013–present) 982 11,965 12.2
32 Michael Irvin Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999) 750 11,904 15.9
33 Antonio Gates Tight end San Diego/L.A. Chargers (2003–2018) 955 11,841 12.4
34 Don Maynard Wide receiver New York Giants (1958)
New York Titans/Jets (1960–1972)
St. Louis Cardinals (1973) 		633 11,834 18.7
35 Calvin Johnson Detroit Lions (2007–2015) 731 11,619 15.9
36 Muhsin Muhammad Carolina Panthers (1996–2004, 2008–2009)
Chicago Bears (2005–2007) 		860 11,438 13.3
37 Rod Smith Denver Broncos (1995–2007) 849 11,389 13.4
38 Keenan McCardell Cleveland Browns (1992–1995)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–2001)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2003)
San Diego Chargers (2004–2006)
Washington Redskins (2007) 		883 11,373 12.9
39 Davante Adams Green Bay Packers (2014–2021)
Las Vegas Raiders (2022–2024)
New York Jets (2024–present) 		921 11,334 12.3
40 DeSean Jackson Philadelphia Eagles (2008–2013, 2019–2020)
Washington Redskins (2014–2016)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2017–2018)
Los Angeles Rams (2021)
Las Vegas Raiders (2021)
Baltimore Ravens (2022) 		641 11,263 17.6
41 Chad Johnson Cincinnati Bengals (2001–2010)
New England Patriots (2011) 		766 11,059 14.4
42 Keenan Allen San Diego/L.A. Chargers (2013– 2023)
Chicago Bears (2024–present) 		948 10,971 11.6
43 Joey Galloway Seattle Seahawks (1995–1999)
Dallas Cowboys (2000–2003)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004–2008)
New England Patriots/Pittsburgh Steelers (2009)
Washington Redskins (2010) 		701 10,950 12.6
44 Roddy White Atlanta Falcons (2005–2015) 808 10,863 13.4
45 Gary Clark Washington Redskins (1985–1992)
Arizona/Phoenix Cardinals (1993–1994)
Miami Dolphins (1995) 		699 10,856 15.5
46 Tyreek Hill Kansas City Chiefs (2016–2021)
Miami Dolphins (2022–present) 		772 10,793 14.0
47 Stanley Morgan New England Patriots (1977–1989)
Indianapolis Colts (1990) 		557 10,716 19.2
48 Keyshawn Johnson New York Jets (1996–1999)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2003)
Dallas Cowboys (2004–2005)
Carolina Panthers (2006) 		814 10,571 13.0
49 A. J. Green Cincinnati Bengals (2011–2020)
Arizona Cardinals (2021–2022) 		727 10,514 14.5
50 Stefon Diggs Minnesota Vikings (2015–2019)
Buffalo Bills (2020–2023)
Houston Texans (2024–present) 		857 10,491 12.2

Players with at least 1,000 postseason receiving yards

Through the 2023 playoffs.

Rank Player Position Team(s) by season Receptions Yards Average
1 Jerry Rice Wide receiver San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)
Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)
Seattle Seahawks (2004) 		151 2,245 14.9
2 Travis Kelce Tight end Kansas City Chiefs (2013–present) 165 1,903 11.5
3 Julian Edelman Wide receiver New England Patriots (2009–2020) 118 1,442 12.2
4 Rob Gronkowski Tight end New England Patriots (2010–2018)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021) 		98 1,389 14.2
5 Michael Irvin Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999) 87 1,315 15.1
6 Cliff Branch Oakland Raiders (1972–1985) 73 1,289 17.7
7 Reggie Wayne Indianapolis Colts (2001–2014) 93 1,254 13.5
8 Andre Reed Buffalo Bills (1985–1999)
Washington Redskins (2000) 		85 1,229 14.5
9 Tyreek Hill Kansas City Chiefs (2016–2021)
Miami Dolphins (2022–present) 		96 1,212 12.6
10 Hines Ward Pittsburgh Steelers (1998–2011) 88 1,181 13.4
11 Fred Biletnikoff Oakland Raiders (1965–1978) 70 1,167 16.7
12 Drew Pearson Dallas Cowboys (1973–1983) 68 1,131 16.6
13 Paul Warfield Cleveland Browns (1964–1969, 1976–1977)
Miami Dolphins (1970–1974) 		58 1,121 19.3
14 Art Monk Washington Redskins (1980–1993)
New York Jets (1994)
Philadelphia Eagles (1995) 		69 1,062 15.4
15 Anquan Boldin Arizona Cardinals (2003–2009)
Baltimore Ravens (2010–2012)
San Francisco 49ers (2013–2015)
Detroit Lions (2016) 		70 1,057 15.1
16 John Stallworth Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1987) 57 1,054 17.5
17 Steve Smith Sr. Carolina Panthers (2001–2013)
Baltimore Ravens (2014–2016) 		59 1,001 17.0

See also

References

  1. Tyler Wombles (November 8, 2022). "Top 10 players with the most receiving yards in NFL history". Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  2. "NFL Receiving Yards Career Playoffs Leaders". ProFootballReference.com. Archived from the original on June 7, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.

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