The gold standard for NFL wide receivers is unquestionably Jerry Rice. He holds all‑time records for receptions (1,549), receiving yards (22,895), and receiving touchdowns (197). A 13‑time Pro Bowler and three‑time Super Bowl champion, Rice earned MVP honours in Super Bowl XXIII after hauling in 11 catches for 215 yards.

Fresh names can be found all over ESPN's survey of the top 10 players at every position. And that means every top-10 ranking has at least one player who fell from last year's charts, whether because of performance,

Out of the estimated 25,000 players to ever suit up on an NFL team, less than 5,000 of them have ever played in a Superbowl. In a team sport like Football, individual talent and achievements will only take you so far,