Who Has the Most Receptions in the NFL?
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The answer to this question may surprise you. It turns out that the player with the most receptions in the NFL is actually tight end Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys.
Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He has been selected to seven Pro Bowls, including four consecutive ones, and was named First Team All-Pro four times. Brown was a member of the Steelers team that won Super Bowl XLIII. As of the end of the 2018 NFL season, Brown has the most receptions in NFL history.
2013 season
In 2013, Antonio Brown had the most receptions of any player in the NFL with 110. He also had 1,499 receiving yards and eight touchdown receptions. Brown was one of the most productive receivers in the league that year, and his strong play helped the Steelers reach the playoffs.
2014 season
In his 2014 season, Antonio Brown had 129 receptions for 1,698 yards and 13 touchdowns, leading the NFL in both receptions and receiving yards. He also had a career-high 15 rushing attempts for 237 yards and two touchdowns. For his efforts, he was selected to the Pro Bowl and named First-Team All-Pro.
2015 season
In the 2015 season, Antonio Brown had 136 receptions for 1,834 yards and 10 touchdowns, leading the NFL in all three categories. He was named a First-Team All-Pro for the second consecutive year, and was selected to play in his third consecutive Pro Bowl.
Julio Jones
Julio Jones is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Alabama, and was drafted by the Falcons sixth overall in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Jones was born on February 8, 1989 in Foley, Alabama.
2013 season
In 2013, Julio Jones had a breakout season, leading the NFL in receptions with 104. He also had 1,593 yards and added 10 touchdowns. His reception total was the second most in a season in Falcons history, behind only Terance Mathis’ 106 in 1995.
2014 season
During the 2014 season, Julio Jones had 104 receptions for 1,593 yards, and six touchdowns. His reception total was the second highest in the NFL, and his yardage total was the fifth highest.
2015 season
In the 2015 season, Julio Jones had 136 receptions, the most in the NFL. He also had 1,871 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns.
Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. is a wide receiver for the New York Giants. He was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He has played in four NFL seasons, and has amassed 390 receptions, 5,476 receiving yards, and 44 receiving touchdowns.
2014 season
Odell Beckham Jr. had the most receptions in the NFL in 2014 with 96. He was also named the Offensive Rookie of the Year.
2015 season
In his second season, Beckham started in all 16 games. He recorded 96 receptions for 1,450 yards and 13 touchdowns. His 96 receptions led the league, and his 1,450 receiving yards broke a franchise record held by Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. For his efforts, Beckham was selected for the 2015 Pro Bowl, where he caught two touchdown passes, earning him the game’s Offensive MVP award. He was also named a first-team All-Pro.
