Who Is The Best WR In The NFL Right Now?
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The answer to this question may be a bit controversial, but we’re going to go with DeAndre Hopkins of the Houston Texans. Hopkins has been an absolute stud lately, putting up some of the best numbers in the NFL.
Antonio Brown
Antonio Brown is considered one of the best wide receivers in the NFL right now. He is one of the most productive receivers in the league, and has been since he was drafted in 2010. He is a four-time Pro Bowler, and has led the league in receiving yards twice.
Brown’s stats
In his career, Brown has caught 837 passes for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns. He has also rushed for 1,199 yards and eight touchdowns.
Brown has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times and has been named a first-team All-Pro four times. He is the only player in NFL history with at least 1,000 catches and 10,000 receiving yards in a six-year span.
In 2018, Brown caught 104 passes for 1,297 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Brown’s accomplishments
Antonio Brown is widely considered to be the best wide receiver in the NFL right now.
He has been selected for the Pro Bowl seven times, including each of the past four seasons. He was first-team All-Pro four times, including three years in a row from 2014-2016. Brown has also been named the NFL’s Receiver of the Year twice, in 2014 and again in 2017.
In addition to his individual honors, Brown has also helped his teams to success. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers team that won Super Bowl XLIII in 2009, and he played a key role in their victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015.
Julio Jones
Jones’ 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 first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Jones was born on February 8, 1989, in Foley, Alabama. He attended Foley High School, where he played high school football for the Lions. As a senior in 2006, he caught 49 passes for 743 yards and eight touchdowns. Julio also excelled in track & field at Foley, where he ran personal bests of 10.37 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 21.16 seconds in the 200-meter dash during his senior year.
In Jones’ freshman season at Alabama in 2008, he started all 14 games and had 58 receptions for 924 yards and four touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2009, he started all 13 games and had 78 receptions for 1,133 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2010, his junior year, he started all 14 games and had 79 receptions for 1,133 yards with nine touchdowns. After his junior season, Jones decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2011 NFL Draft
Jones was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the sixth overall pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. On July 29, 2011, Jones signed a four-year deal worth $16 million with $9.6 million guaranteed with the Falcons
Jones’ accomplishments
In his nine seasons with the Falcons, Julio Jones has been one of the most productive and consistent wide receivers in NFL history.
He has averaged nearly 80 catches and 1,300 yards per season, and has topped 1,400 yards five times. He’s also been named to six Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro in 2015.
In addition to his statistical accomplishments, Jones is also considered one of the best route runners in the NFL. He’s known for his ability to create separation from defenders, as well as his impeccable timing and hands.
DeAndre Hopkins
In my opinion, the best WR in the NFL right now is DeAndre Hopkins. He’s a physical specimen with great speed and quickness. He has great hands and is a great route runner. He’s also a very good blocker. He’s the complete package.
Hopkins’ stats
In his six NFL seasons, Hopkins has amassed over 6,000 receiving yards and 48 touchdowns. He’s been named to the Pro Bowl three times and was named a First-Team All-Pro in 2015. He is one of only four players in NFL history with at least 800 receiving yards in each of his first six seasons.
Hopkins’ accomplishments
Since being drafted by the Houston Texans in 2013, DeAndre Hopkins has been one of the most productive and consistent wide receivers in the NFL. In six seasons, he’s amassed over 6,000 receiving yards and 52 touchdowns, including a career-high 1,415 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2017. He’s also been selected to three Pro Bowls and was named a First-Team All-Pro in 2015.
As good as Hopkins has been throughout his career, he’s perhaps been even better over the last two seasons. In 2016 and 2017, he combined for 2,879 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns while eclipsing the 100-yard mark 12 times. He was also named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 after leading the league in receiving TDs.
There’s no doubt that DeAndre Hopkins is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL right now. His combination of size, speed, route-running ability and catch radius is virtually unmatched. And at just 26 years old, he should be able to keep putting up big numbers for years to come.
Odell Beckham Jr.
In my opinion, Odell Beckham Jr. is the best WR in the NFL right now. He’s an incredible athlete with unbelievable catches.
Beckham’s stats
Odell Beckham Jr. is a wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU).
In his first season, Beckham caught 91 passes for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning him Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. In 2016, he became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 200 career receptions. Beckham has amassed over 5,000 career receiving yards and 35 touchdown receptions in just 52 games, an NFL record.
In 2017, Forbes estimated Beckham’s annual income to be $29 million, making him one of the highest-paid NFL players.
Beckham’s accomplishments
Odell Beckham Jr. is a wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick. He quickly became one of the best receivers in the NFL, making several highlight-reel catches during his rookie season. In just his second season, Beckham set a franchise record for most receiving yards in a season, and was named a first-team All-Pro. He has continued to be one of the league’s best receivers, being selected for the Pro Bowl three times and being named a first-team All-Pro twice more.
A.J. Green
A.J. Green is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL right now. He is a big receiver with great hands and run after the catch ability. He is a dangerous weapon in the passing game and is a great red zone target.
Green’s stats
In his seven NFL seasons, all with the Cincinnati Bengals, Green has been one of the most productive and consistent wide receivers in the league. He has racked up more than 7,000 receiving yards and amassed 63 touchdowns in just 109 games. He is a four-time Pro Bowler and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2012.
Green’s accomplishments
A.J. Green was born on July 31, 1989. He played college football at the University of Georgia, and was drafted 4th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft.
In his first NFL season, Green made the Pro Bowl and was named a First-Team All-Pro after catching 65 passes for 1,057 yards and 7 touchdowns. He has continued to be one of the league’s top wide receivers, making the Pro Bowl in each of his first seven seasons.
Green is a four-time NFL receiving yards leader, and he ranks sixth all-time in receiving yards per game. He is also one of only six wide receivers in NFL history with 700 or more receptions and 10,000 or more receiving yards in his first nine seasons.