Who Is The Best Receiver In The NFL Right Now?

The best receiver in the NFL right now is a tough call. There are a lot of great options out there. But we narrowed it down to three players who we think are the best in the league right now.

Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown is one of the best, if not the best receiver in the NFL right now. Brown has the ability to run any route and create separation from any defender. His catch radius is among the best in the league and he has the speed to take the top off of a defense.

2017 Stats

In his 2017 season, Brown recorded 101 receptions for 1,533 yards and nine touchdowns. His 16.1-yard per reception average led the NFL, and his 101 catches were tied for ninth most in a single season in NFL history. He was selected to the Pro Bowl and named a first-team All-Pro for the fourth consecutive season. Brown became the first receiver in NFL history to record four consecutive seasons with at least 100 catches, 1,200 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns. He also became the first player in NFL history with five consecutive seasons of at least 100 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards. In addition, he became the first player in NFL history with five consecutive seasons of at least 10 touchdowns

Career Stats

Receiving

| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Yds | Avg | YPG | Lng | 100+ | TDs |
|:—————:|:————--:|:—--:|:—-:|:—-:|:—-:|:—-:|——|——|——|
| 2019 | Raiders | 1 | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 54.0 | 31 | 0 | 1 ||
||Totals ||1||3||54||18.0||54.0||31||0||1||
CAREER HIGHS Receiving catches in a game – 16 (vs. Pittsburgh, 11/28/10) Receiving yards in a game – 189 (at Dallas, 12/16/12) Receiving touchdowns in a game – 2 (3 times, most recent vs. Indianapolis, 12/14/14) Longest reception – 87t (vs. Denver, 9/7/14) 100-yard receiving games – 5 (at Tennessee, 11/17/13)

Julio Jones

Julio Jones is one of the best receivers in the NFL right now. He is tall, fast, and has great hands. He can run any route and is a great downfield threat. He is also a great blocker.

2017 Stats

Julio Jones had 1,444 receiving yards on 83 receptions with 3 touchdowns in 2017.

Career Stats

Julio Jones is a 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 2011 NFL Draft.

Since joining the league, Jones has been one of its most dominant receivers, and he is currently considered to be one of the best in the game. In his career, he has amassed 700+ catches for over 10,000+ yards and 57 touchdowns. He is a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time first-team All-Pro.

DeAndre Hopkins

2017 Stats

In 2017, DeAndre Hopkins caught 96 passes for 1,378 yards and 13 touchdowns. He was named First-team All-Pro and selected for the Pro Bowl.

Career Stats

DeAndre Hopkins has been one of the most productive receivers in the NFL over the past few seasons. He’s averaged over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns per season since 2016, and he’s been one of the most consistent players at his position.

Hopkins has also been extremely durable, missing just two games in his seven-year career. He’s been named to the Pro Bowl three times, and he was named a First-Team All-Pro in 2017.

There’s no doubt that Hopkins is one of the best receivers in the NFL right now, and he should be a top target for fantasy football owners in 2019.

Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr. is the best receiver in the NFL right now. He has the best hands in the league and is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. He is also a great route runner and has the speed to take the top off the defense. Beckham is a complete receiver and is the best in the game today.

2017 Stats

Odell Beckham Jr. had another stellar season in 2017, tallying 1,533 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns. He was once again named to the Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro. He also became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 3,000 career receiving yards.

Career Stats

Beckham Jr. was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He immediately made an impact in his rookie season, finishing with 91 catches for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns. He followed that up with another strong season in 2015, catching 96 passes for 1,450 yards and 13 touchdowns.

In 2016, Beckham Jr. missed most of the season with a hamstring injury, but he still managed to catch 101 passes for 1,367 yards and 10 touchdowns in just 12 games. He has continued to put up big numbers since then, catching at least 90 passes in each of the last three seasons.

Through six seasons, Beckham Jr. has caught 477 passes for 7,035 yards and 54 touchdowns. He is widely considered to be one of the best receivers in the NFL and is currently in the middle of a five-year, $95 million contract extension that he signed with the Giants in 2018.

A.J. Green

A.J. Green is one of the best receivers in the NFL right now. He has great hands, he’s fast, and he’s physical. Green is a big play receiver who can take any ball thrown his way and turn it into a touchdown. He’s a big part of the Cincinnati Bengals offense, and he’s one of the best players in the league.

2017 Stats

In 2017, Green caught 57 passes for a career-high 1,078 yards and eight touchdowns.

Career Stats

In his career, A.J. Green has 610 catches for 9,430 yards and 65 touchdowns.

Michael Thomas

While there are many great receivers in the NFL, Michael Thomas is undeniably the best receiver in the league right now. In just four short years, he’s become one of the most productive and reliable receivers in the game, and he’s still got plenty of room to grow. Let’s take a look at why Michael Thomas is the best receiver in the NFL.

2017 Stats

In 2017, Michael Thomas had 104 receptions for 1,245 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Career Stats

In his four seasons in the NFL, Thomas has 205 receptions for 2,382 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen is the best receiver in the NFL right now. He is a big and physical receiver who can run any route in the route tree. He has great hands and can make plays even when he is well covered. Allen is also a very good blocker and can help spring his teammates for big plays.

2017 Stats

Keenan Allen caught 102 passes for 1,393 yards and six touchdowns in 2017. He was second in the NFL in catches and yards, and fifth in touchdowns. Allen also set a franchise record for catches in a season.

Career Stats

As of the end of the 2019 NFL season, Keenan Allen’s career stats are as follows:

-Receptions: 525
-Receiving yards: 6,569
-Receiving TDs: 37

Overall, Keenan Allen has had a very successful career thus far and is widely considered to be one of the best receivers in the league right now. He is certainly one of the most productive receivers in the league, as evidenced by his career stats.

Adam Thielen

In today’s NFL, there are a lot of great receivers. However, there is one receiver who stands out above the rest, and that is Adam Thielen. Thielen is a great receiver because of his ability to catch the ball, his route running, and his size.

2017 Stats

In his 2017 season, Thielen had 91 receptions for 1,276 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Career Stats

In his six NFL seasons, Adam Thielen has emerged as one of the league’s best receivers. A former undrafted free agent, Thielen has amassed 4,582 receiving yards and 28 touchdown catches while developing a reputation as one of the most reliable route-runners in the game.

Thielen’s career stats include:

-4,582 receiving yards
-28 touchdown catches
-32 starts in 80 career games played

Davante Adams

Davante Adams is one of the best receivers in the NFL right now. He is a great route runner and has great hands. He also has the ability to make plays after the catch.

2017 Stats

Davante Adams had a breakout year in 2017, his third season in the NFL. He caught 74 passes for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns, all career highs. His yardage and touchdown totals were good for second on the team behind only Jordy Nelson. Adams was also second on the team in catches, behind only Randall Cobb.

Adams had a bit of a slow start to the season, catching just 18 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns in the first eight games. However, he caught 56 passes for 846 yards and eight touchdowns over the final eight games of the season, including a stretch of five straight games with a touchdown catch.

In total, Adams caught 74 passes for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017. He also had one rushing attempt for four yards.

Career Stats

In his six NFL seasons, Adams has 386 receptions for 5,437 yards and 45 touchdowns in 80 games played. He has also rushed for four yards on two carries.

Adams was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $7.09 million contract with the team, and was placed on injured reserve on December 6, 2016 after suffering a concussion.

On December 23, 2018, Adams signed a four-year extension with the Packers worth $58 million, with a $18 million signing bonus and a guaranteed $32 million. The deal made him the highest-paid receiver in Packers history, and tied him with Julio Jones as the fourth-highest paid receiver in the NFL.

In 2019, Adams was named to his second Pro Bowl after catching 83 passes for 1,257 yards and 10 touchdowns.

T.Y. Hilton

2017 Stats

In 2017, Hilton had 1,151 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He was ranked as the 21st best receiver in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.

Career Stats

Hilton has been one of the most productive and consistent wide receivers in the NFL since he was drafted in 2012. He’s averaged over 1,000 yards and 5 touchdowns per season, and has eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark in 5 of his 7 seasons. He’s also been extremely durable, missing just 4 games in his 7 year career. In 2016, he had arguably the best season of his career, catching 91 passes for 1,448 yards and 6 touchdowns.