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	Not applicable^[6]
2	Tim Brown	Oakland Raiders (1988^[7]–2003) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004)	1094	14,934	13.7	Not applicable ^[6]
3	James Lofton	Green Bay Packers (1978–1986) Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1988) Buffalo Bills (1989–1992) Los Angeles Rams (1993^[8]) Philadelphia Eagles (1993)	764	14,004	18.3	2003
4	Cris Carter	Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989) Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001) Miami Dolphins (2002)	1101	13,899	12.6	Not applicable ^[6]
5	Henry Ellard	Los Angeles Rams (1983–1993) Washington Redskins (1994–1998^[9]) New England Patriots (1998)	814	13,777	16.9	None
6	Marvin Harrison	Indianapolis Colts (1996–2006^[10])	1022	13,697	13.4	Not applicable ^[6]
7	Isaac Bruce	Saint Louis Rams (1994^[11]–2006^[10])	887	13,376	15.1	Not applicable ^[6]
8	Andre Reed	Buffalo Bills (1985–1999) Washington Redskins (2000)	951	13,198	13.9	None
9	Steve Largent	Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989)	819	13,089	16.0	1995
10	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
11	Art Monk	Washington Redskins (1980–1993) New York Jets (1994) Philadelphia Eagles (1995)	940	12,721	13.5	None
12	Jimmy Smith	Dallas Cowboys (1992) Philadelphia Eagles {1994) Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–2005)	862	12,287	14.3	Not applicable ^[6]
13	Charlie Joiner	Houston Oilers (1969^[12]–1972^[13]) Cincinnati Bengals (1972–1975) San Diego Chargers (1976–1986)	750	12,146	16.2	1996
14	Michael Irvin	Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999)	750	11,904	15.9	None
15	Don Maynard	New York Giants (1958 New York Jets (1960^[14]–1972)	633	11,834	18.7	1987
16	Terrell Owens	San Francisco 49ers (1996–2003) Philadelphia Eagles (2004–2005) Dallas Cowboys (2006^[10])	801	11,715	14.6	Not applicable ^[6]
17	Rod Smith	Denver Broncos (1995–2006^[10])	849	11,389	13.4	Not applicable ^[6]
18	Keenan McCardell	Cleveland Browns (1992–1995) Jacksonville Jaguars (1996–2001) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2003) San Diego Chargers (2004–2006^[10])	861	11,117	12.9	Not applicable ^[6]
19	Gary Clark	Washington Redskins (1985–1992) Arizona Cardinals (1993^[15]–1994) Miami Dolphins (1995)	699	10,856	15.5	None
20	Stanley Morgan	New England Patriots (1977–1989) Indianapolis Colts (1990)	557	10,716	19.2	None
21	Randy Moss	Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004) Oakland Raiders (2005–2006^[10])	676	10,700	15.8	Not applicable ^[6]
22	Torry Holt	Saint Louis Rams (1999–2006^[10])	712	10,675	15.0	Not applicable ^[6]
23	Keyshawn Johnson	New York Jets (1996–1999) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2003) Dallas Cowboys (2004–2005) Carolina Panthers (2006^[10])	814	10,571	13.0	Not applicable ^[6]
24	Harold Jackson	Los Angeles Rams (1968, 1973–1977) Philadelphia Eagles (1969–1972) New England Patriots (1978–1981) Minnesota Vikings (1982) Seattle Seahawks (1983)	579	10,372	17.9	None
25	Lance Alworth	San Diego Chargers (1962–1970) Dallas Cowboys (1971–1972)	542	10,266	18.9	1978
26	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
27	Shannon Sharpe	Denver Broncos (1990–1999, 2002–2003) Baltimore Ravens (2000–2001)	815	10,060	12.3	Not applicable ^[6]
28	Drew Hill	Los Angeles Rams (1979–1984) Houston Oilers (1985–1991) Atlanta Falcons (1992–1993)	634	9831	15.5	None
29	Eric Moulds	Buffalo Bills (1996–2005) Houston Texans (2006^[10])	732	9648	13.2	Not applicable ^[6]
30	Joey Galloway	Seattle Seahawks (1995–1999) Dallas Cowboys (2000–2003) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004–2006^[10])	612	9558	15.6	Not applicable ^[6]
31	Rob Moore	New York Jets (1990–1994) Arizona Cardinals (1995–2001)	628	9368	14.9	Not applicable ^[6]
32	Muhsin Muhammad	Carolina Panthers (1996–2004) Chicago Bears (2005–2006^[10])	702	9364	13.3	Not applicable ^[6]
33	Raymond Berry	Baltimore Colts (1955–1967)	631	9275	14.7	1973
34	Herman Moore	Detroit Lions (1991–2001)	670	9174	13.7	Not applicable ^[6]
35	Anthony Miller	San Diego Chargers (1988–1993) Denver Broncos (1994–1996) Dallas Cowboys (1997)	595	9148	15.4	None
36	Charley Taylor	Washington Redskins (1964–1975, 1977)	649	9110	14.0	1984
37	Tony Martin	Miami Dolphins (1990–1993, 1999–2000) San Diego Chargers (1994–1997) Atlanta Falcons (1998, 2001)	593	9065	15.3	Not applicable ^[6]
38	Harold Carmichael	Philadelphia Eagles (1971–1983) Dallas Cowboys (1984)	590	8985	15.2	None
39 (tie)	Fred Biletnikoff	Oakland Raiders (1965–1978)	589	8974	15.2	1988
39 (tie)	Mark Clayton	Miami Dolphins (1983–1992) Green Bay Packers (1993)	582	8974	15.4	None
41	Wes Chandler	New Orleans Saints (1978–1981^[17]) San Diego Chargers (1981–1987) San Francisco 49ers (1988)	559	8966	16.0	None
42	Roy Green	Saint Louis Cardinals (1979–1990^[18]) Philadelphia Eagles (1991–1992	559	8965	16.0	None
43	Ricky Proehl	Phoenix Cardinals (1990–1994^[19]) Seattle Seahawks (1995–1996) Chicago Bears (1997) Saint Louis Rams (1998–2002) Carolina Panthers (2003–2005) Indianapolis Colts (2006^[10])	669	8878	13.3	Not applicable ^[6]
44	Mark Duper	Miami Dolphins (1982–1992)	511	8869	17.4	None
45	Terance Mathis	New York Jets (1990–1993) Atlanta Falcons (1994–2001) Pittsburgh Steelers (2002)	689	8809	12.8	Not applicable ^[6]
46	Mark Carrier	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987–1992) Cleveland Browns (1993–1994) Carolina Panthers (1995–1998)	569	8763	15.4	None
47	John Stallworth	Pittsburgh Steelers] (1974–1987)	537	8723	16.2	2002
48	Johnnie Morton	Detroit Lions (1994–2001) Kansas City Chiefs (2002–2004) San Francisco 49ers (2005)	624	8719	14.0	Not applicable^[6]
49	Terry Glenn	New England Patriots (1996–2001) Green Bay Packers (2002) Dallas Cowboys (2003–2006^[10])	593	8823	14.9	Not applicable^[6]
50	Tony Gonzalez	Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2006^[10])	721	8710	12.1	Not applicable^[6]

[edit] References

^ Rank is as of the conclusion of the 2006 season.
^ Every player save Shannon Sharpe and Tony Gonzalez, tight ends, served principally as a wide receiver across his National Football League career.
^ ^a ^b Total is through the conclusion of the 2006 season.
^ Average is rounded to the nearest tenth.
^ Rice gained his release during the pendency of the 2004 season; he contested four games for the Raiders and thirteen games for the Seahawks.
^ ^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.
^ Between the 1988 and 1994 seasons, inclusive, the Raiders were styled as the Los Angeles Raiders; the franchise relocated prior to the commencement of the 1995 season.
^ Lofton was traded during the pendency of the 1993 season; he played one game for the Rams and nine for the Eagles.
^ 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.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ Player was on an active roster during the 2006 season.
^ In the 1994 season, Bruce's first, the Rams were styled as the Los Angeles Rams; the franchise relocated prior to the commencement of the 1995 season.
^ 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 in view of the 1970 merger betwixt the two.
^ Joiner was traded during the pendency of the 1972 season; he played six games for the Oilers and six for the Bengals.
^ During Maynard's first three seasons, the New York Jets were styled as the New York Titans.
^ During the 1993 season, the Arizona Cardinals were styled as the Phoenix Cardinals.
^ Rison was released by the Jaguars during the 1996 season and was claimed on waiver by the Green Bay Packers; he contested eleven games for the Jaguars and five for the Packers.
^ Chandler was traded during the pendency of the 1981 season; he contested four games for the Saints and twelve for the Chargers.
^ During the latter three seasons of Green's tenure, the Cardinals franchise, having relocated, were styled as the Phoenix Cardinals.
^ After the 1992 season, and during Proehl's 1993 and 1994 seasons with the team, the Phoenix Cardinals were styled as the Arizona Cardinals.