Who’s the Best Receiver in the NFL?

The NFL’s best receiver might not be who you think it is. Here’s a look at the the top five receivers in the league.

Antonio Brown

Brown’s career stats

Antonion Brown is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Michigan University, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Brown has been selected to seven Pro Bowls, and has led the league in receiving yards and receptions three times. He has also recorded six consecutive seasons with at least 100 receptions, 1,200 receiving yards, and eight touchdown receptions.

In his nine NFL seasons, Brown has amassed 11,363 receiving yards and 74 touchdown receptions. His catches total is the fifth-most all time for a Steelers receiver in their first nine seasons, while his 11th season reception total of 104 is a franchise record for a player in any season.

Brown’s best catches

In 2018, Brown led the NFL in catches (104) and receiving yards (1,297) while catching a career-high 15 touchdown passes. He was voted to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl and was named a first-team All-Pro for the fifth time in his career.

Brown has been selected as a first-team All-Pro four times (2014-2017) and a second-team All-Pro three times (2011, 2013, 2018). He has been voted to seven consecutive Pro Bowls (2013-2019).

Odell Beckham Jr.

Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the most talented receivers in the NFL. He’s got amazing hands, great route running ability, and is a touchdown machine. Let’s take a look at why he’s the best receiver in the NFL.

Beckham’s career stats

Odell Beckham Jr. is a professional American football player who plays 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), where he earned All-American honors.

In his rookie season, Beckham started in 12 games, catching 91 passes for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns, while also rushing for two touchdowns. He quickly became one of the most productive and popular receivers in the NFL, setting several league records in his first season. In 2015, Beckham was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press (AP). He has been selected to three Pro Bowls in his first four seasons and has been named a first-team All-Pro twice (in 2015 and 2016).

Beckham’s best catches

In just his second season in the NFL, Beckham put together one of the most impressive seasons for a receiver in NFL history, catching 91 passes for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had a league-leading 108 receptions. Beckham’s catch total was the second-highest single-season total in NFL history, and his yardage total was the third-highest. He also set an NFL record with nine catches of at least 50 yards.

In 2015, Beckham continued to be one of the best receivers in the NFL, catches 86 passes for 1,132 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also had another 100-yard game in the playoffs against the Carolina Panthers.

Julio Jones

Julio Jones is one of the best receivers in the NFL. He’s a big, physical receiver who can go up and get the ball. He’s also a great route runner with great hands. Julio is one of the most dangerous weapons in the NFL.

Jones’ career stats

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 2011 NFL Draft.

In his first NFL season, Jones led all rookies in catches (54), receiving yards (959), and touchdowns (eight). He has been selected for the Pro Bowl five times, and was named First-team All-Pro in 2015 and 2016. During Jones’ time with Alabama he set numerous school records, including most career receptions (179) and most receiving yards in a single season (1,133).

Jones’ best catches

Jones has had some incredible catches throughout his career in the NFL, but some of his best have come in recent years. Here are a few of the best:

-In 2018, against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jones made an incredible touchdown catch despite being interfered with by Eagles’ cornerback Jalen Mills.
-In 2019, against the New Orleans Saints, Jones made an unbelievable one-handed catch for a touchdown.
-Also in 2019, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jones made another great touchdown catch, this time leaping over two defenders to bring it in.

DeAndre Hopkins

Hopkins’ career stats

In his seven NFL seasons, Hopkins has been selected for the Pro Bowl five times and has been named a first-team All-Pro three times. He is the Texans’ franchise leader in receiving yards (9,410) and touchdown receptions (54).

Hopkins has recorded 528 receptions for 7,437 yards and 47 touchdown receptions in 104 career games played (103 starts). He has also appeared in seven postseason games (six starts), accumulating 36 receptions for 579 receiving yards and four touchdown receptions.

Hopkins’ best catches

In his six NFL seasons, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has made some of the most incredible catches in football history. From one-handed grabs to toe-tapping sideline receptions, Hopkins has proved time and time again that he’s one of the best receivers in the game today.

Here are some of Hopkins’ best catches:

1. The One-Handed Catch
In a 2018 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Hopkins made an incredible one-handed catch for a touchdown. With Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills all over him, Hopkins reached out with his right hand and snagged the ball away from Mills for the score.

2. The Sideline Catch
In a 2016 game against the Green Bay Packers, Hopkins made a beautiful toe-tapping catch along the sideline for a gain of 28 yards. With Packers cornerback Damarious Randall defending him, Hopkins was able to keep both feet in bounds as he hauled in the pass from Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler.

3. The Over-the-Shoulder Catch
In a 2014 game against the Indianapolis Colts, Hopkins made an impressive over-the shoulder catch for a 47-yard gain. With Colts safety Mike Adams tracking the ball, Hopkins looked back at the last second and hauled in the pass before going out of bounds.

4. The Touchdown Catch
In a 2017 game against the San Francisco 49ers, Hopkins made an amazing catch in traffic for a touchdown. Despite blanket coverage from 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson, Hopkins was able to come down with the ball and get both feet in bounds for the score.

A.J. Green

A.J. Green is one of the best receivers in the NFL. He is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and has been named to the All-Pro team three times. Green has also been named the Bengals’ Franchise Player of the Year three times. In 2018, he was ranked the eighth-best receiver in the NFL by PFF.

Green’s career stats

A.J. Green was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the fourth pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2014. Green has led the NFL in receiving yards per game three times and is one of four wide receivers in NFL history with four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start a career. As of 2018, he ranks fifth all-time in Bengals history with 713 receptions for 10,873 yards and 63 touchdowns.

Green’s best catches

In his eight NFL seasons, A.J. Green has made some incredible catches. Here are some of the best:

-A one-handed grab against the Baltimore Ravens in 2011
-A diving catch in the back of the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013
-A leaping touchdown catch against the Buffalo Bills in 2016
-A toe-tapping catch along the sideline against the Miami Dolphins in 2017