It's time for another top ten! This time it's a list of the top ten receivers of all-time, including players from both professional leagues. As per usual, I'll explain after every player why they are on their list, and some of their football accomplishments.
10) Chad Johnson. The man who was once known as Chad Ochocinco played most of his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals, whose talent and skill-set produced many touchdowns and highlight reel catches week in and week out. His only dectractor were the stunts that cost him money and respect.
9) Ben Cahoon/Art Monk. Cahoon won the Most Outstanding Canadian award in the CFL two years in a row, three Grey Cup championships (all with Montreal), and holds numerous CFL records fr receiving and receptions. Art Monk is a three time Super Bowl winner in the NFL, and set new records in his 1984 season with the Washington Redskins.
8) Darren Flutie. The long-time CFL player and brother of QB Doug Flutie, Darren set some records of his own, and stays fourth in all-time CFL catches and receiving yardage. He is also a two-time Grey Cup champion.
7) Michael Irvin. Throwing touchdown passes to Michael Irvin was almost a sure thing, and with it came three Super Bowl championships with the Dallas Cowboys, as well as multiple Pro Bowl appearances. His whole career was spent with Dallas, where he's something of a legend there.
6) Terrell Davis. One of the most innovative and flamboyant receivers ever to play in the NFL, Owens led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2001, 2002, and 2006. Although Owens never won a Super Bowl, his talent was undeniable, and his recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame cementing his status as an elite player.
5) Andre Reed. The man who appeared in four straight Super Bowl games with the Buffalo Bills might not have won any of them, but ranks at number five on this list because of how impressive his play really was. Upon retirement, Reed was second in all-time receptions, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
4) Brian Kelly. A top target for Warren Moon in the Edmonton Eskimos' dynasty years, Kelly amassed close to 12,000 yards in his CFL career, and won five straight Grey Cups. He also holds almost every Edmonton Eskimo record for receiving, and was voted in the top twenty of the greatest CFL players ever.
3) Randy Moss. One of the greatest NFL players to never win the Super Bowl, Randy led the league in receiving touchdowns in five seasons (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2009), holds the record for most receiving touchdowns in a season (23), and most in his rookie year (17). One of the most gifted athletes at the WR position, Randy Moss will forever be one o the greats.
2) Milt Stegall. The greatest CFL receiver to never win a Grey Cup, Stegall played his entire CFL career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, recording 15,153 yards, 147 touchdowns, and was also the league's most outstanding player in 2002, and was a first ballot inductee into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Stegall made catches and did things no other CFL receiver could do, and constantly redefined the position whenever he played.
1) Jerry Rice. This man sits alone at the top, the greatest wide receiver in football history. A 3-time Super Bowl winner, Super Bowl MVP, league MVP, 13 time Pro Bowl visits, Jerry Rice also holds many of the receiving records that still stand today including total yardage (22,895), receptions (1,549), career receiving touchdowns (197), total touchdowns (208), and all-purpose yards (23,546). There is simply no one better than Jerry Rice.
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