List of NFL career receptions leaders

The 1,000 Catch Club is a group of 14 National Football League players with at least 1,000 career receptions. The list consists of 12 wide receivers and 2 tight ends.[1]

Players with at least 1,000 receptions

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Key
^ Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who is still active
Jerry Rice is the all-time receptions leader.
Steve Smith Sr. is the most recent player to reach the 1000 reception milestone.

Through the 2023 season

Rank Player Team(s) Receptions
1 Jerry Rice^ San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)
Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)
Seattle Seahawks (2004) 		1,549
2 Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals (2004–2020) 1,432
3 Tony Gonzalez^ Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)
Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013) 		1,325
4 Jason Witten Dallas Cowboys (2003–2017, 2019)
Las Vegas Raiders (2020) 		1,228
5 Marvin Harrison^ Indianapolis Colts (1996–2008) 1,102
6 Cris Carter^ Philadelphia Eagles (1987–1989)
Minnesota Vikings (1990–2001)
Miami Dolphins (2002) 		1,101
7 Tim Brown^ L.A./Oakland Raiders (1988–2003)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004) 		1,094
8 Terrell Owens^ San Francisco 49ers (1996–2003)
Philadelphia Eagles (2004–2005)
Dallas Cowboys (2006–2008)
Buffalo Bills (2009)
Cincinnati Bengals (2010) 		1,078
9 Anquan Boldin Arizona Cardinals (2003–2009)
Baltimore Ravens (2010–2012)
San Francisco 49ers (2013–2015)
Detroit Lions (2016) 		1,076
10 Reggie Wayne Indianapolis Colts (2001–2014) 1,070
11 Andre Johnson^ Houston Texans (2003–2014)
Indianapolis Colts (2015)
Tennessee Titans (2016) 		1,062
12 Steve Smith Sr. Carolina Panthers (2001–2013)
Baltimore Ravens (2014–2016) 		1,031
13 Isaac Bruce^ Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams (1994–2007)
San Francisco 49ers (2008–2009) 		1,024
14 Hines Ward Pittsburgh Steelers (1998–2011) 1,000

Players with at least 900 receptions

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Key
^ Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who is still active

Through Week 8 of the 2024 season; includes ranking.

Rank Player Team(s) Receptions
15 Randy Moss^ Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010)
Oakland Raiders (2005–2006)
New England Patriots (2007–2010)
Tennessee Titans (2010)
San Francisco 49ers (2012) 		982
16 Brandon Marshall Denver Broncos (2006–2009)
Miami Dolphins (2010–2011)
Chicago Bears (2012–2014)
New York Jets (2015–2016)
New York Giants (2017)
Seattle Seahawks/New Orleans Saints (2018) 		970
17 Antonio Gates San Diego/L.A. Chargers (2003–2018) 955
18 Andre Reed^ Buffalo Bills (1985–1999)
Washington Redskins (2000) 		951
19 DeAndre Hopkins* Houston Texans (2013–2019)
Arizona Cardinals (2020–2022)
Tennessee Titans (2023–2024)
Kansas City Chiefs (2024–present) 		945
Travis Kelce* Kansas City Chiefs (2013–present)
19 Derrick Mason Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1997–2004)
Baltimore Ravens (2005–2010)
New York Jets/Houston Texans (2011) 		943
20 Art Monk^ Washington Redskins (1980–1993)
New York Jets (1994)
Philadelphia Eagles (1995) 		940
22 Antonio Brown Pittsburgh Steelers (2010–2018)
New England Patriots (2019)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021) 		928
23 Keenan Allen* San Diego/L.A. Chargers (2013–2023)
Chicago Bears (2024–present) 		921
24 Torry Holt St. Louis Rams (1999–2008)
Jacksonville Jaguars (2009) 		920
25 Julio Jones Atlanta Falcons (2011–2020)
Tennessee Titans (2021)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022)
Philadelphia Eagles (2023) 		914

Players with at least 80 postseason receptions

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Key
^ Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
* Denotes player who is still active

Through 2023 playoffs.[2]

Rank Player Team(s) by season Receptions
1 Travis Kelce* Kansas City Chiefs (2013–present) 165
2 Jerry Rice^ San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)
Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)
Seattle Seahawks (2004) 		151
3 Julian Edelman New England Patriots (2009–2020) 118
4 Rob Gronkowski New England Patriots (2010–2018)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021) 		98
5 Tyreek Hill* Kansas City Chiefs (2016–2021)
Miami Dolphins (2022–present) 		96
6 Reggie Wayne Indianapolis Colts (2001–2014) 93
7 Hines Ward Pittsburgh Steelers (1998–2011) 88
Wes Welker San Diego Chargers (2004)
Miami Dolphins (2004–2006)
New England Patriots (2007–2012)
Denver Broncos (2013–2014)
St. Louis Rams (2015)
9 Michael Irvin^ Dallas Cowboys (1988–1999) 87
10 Andre Reed^ Buffalo Bills (1985–2000) 85

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "NFL Career Receptions Leaders – Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "NFL Receptions Career Playoffs Leaders". ProFootballReference.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
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