Ranking the 20 greatest wide receivers in NFL history


There have been many great NFL wide receivers who have entertained football fans around the world. What truly separates the good receivers from the greatest, though, is their ability to be great for a long period of time. Let’s take a look at the greatest wide receivers the NFL has ever seen.
[post_page_title]Hines Ward[/post_page_title]
Not many wide receivers get the honor of being named Super Bowl MVP, but that is exactly what Ward was able to accomplish in SB XL. Despite his small size at 6’0 and 210 lbs, Ward’s play on the field was extremely physical. His ability to take big hits while holding on to the ball was highly impressive. Ward won two championships during his career with the Steelers, and by the time he retired, he was able to put up 1,000 receptions for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns. His contribution as a leader on Pittsburgh’s offense for more than a decade is something that can’t be quantified in numbers.

Hines Ward

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