The 10 Greatest NFL Wide Receivers of All-Time

After a lot of thought, I created this list of the top 10 best NFL receivers ever.

Keep in mind when I created this list I didn't just use numbers and touchdowns—I used raw talent combined with the team they were on, such as the QB they were being thrown to from.

So here it goes...

1. Jerry Rice

He is without a doubt the best receiver of all time. Just look at his numbers and the records he holds.

2. Randy Moss

Even though Moss has yet to retire, you have to admire what he has done on the field. He is one of the only players with the ability to make any NFL cornerback look like a high schooler. There is nobody on this list who is as physically dominating.

3. Michael Irvin

Sure, he was the master of the push-off his entire NFL career, but there is no arguing his numbers. He helped the cowboys earn three Super Bowl victories and become one of the great dynasties in the early 90s.

4. Marvin Harrison

Harrison and Peyton Manning combined to become one of the best quarterback-receiver tandems of this generation. His hard work, studying of game film, and running routes have turned him into a future Hall of Famer.

5. Steve Largent

He wasn't very fast, but he would always find a way to get open. He proved that speed and jumping ability weren't a must for NFL receivers. He was also the first to ever reach the 100 TD mark.

6. Cris Carter

Hands down the best hands to ever play in the NFL. He caught everything thrown his way. He will be remembered as one of the biggest red zone threats to ever play the game.

7. Terrell Owens

His off field antics aside, you cannot deny his skill and talent. I would have him higher on this list if he wasn't such a drama queen. He doesn't exactly have the speed, but has become a model for today's physical receivers. If he produces at this level for the rest of his career, he will be top five.

8. James Lofton

Produced 1,000-yard seasons like it was nothing. He turned out to be one of the best of all time. He had a 1,000 yard season when he was 35, and retired being at the top of his game.

9. Lynn Swann

Many lists would leave Swann out because his numbers weren't staggering. But he was one of the most acrobatic receivers to ever play the game. During his time, he set an NFL record of receiving yards in a Super Bowl, with 161 yards.

10. Tim Brown

He currently owns almost every receiving record for the Raiders. Had nine straight 1,000+ yard seasons and finished his career with 105 receiving touchdowns and 15,000 yards. Those numbers speak for themselves.

Just missed the cut: Don Huston, Isaac Bruce, Tory Holt, Andre Reed, Jimmy Smith, Art Monk.