Randy Moss
Career Stats: 218 games played (193 starts), 982 receptions, 15,292 yards, 156 TD
Moss’ nickname is “The Freak” and it tells you everything you need to know about his playing. He was a physical representation of a video game character. 4.3 speed and a 40-inch vertical are inconceivable inside a 6-foot-4 torso. Off-the-field troubles pushed him down the selection board, but few rookies had a bigger impact than Moss. In his debut season, the Marshall sensation scored 17 touchdowns, laying the framework for a famous career. Moss was eventually paired with gunslinger Daunte Culpepper, creating a dynamic duo, although his greatest potential was not realized until 2007. With Tom Brady and the potent New England offense, Moss set the record for most touchdown receptions in a season (23). His easygoing nature and ability to execute deep passes earned him a devoted fan base and a place in the Hall of Fame.
Randy Moss
Jerry Rice
Career Stats: 303 games played (284 starts), 1,549 receptions, 22,895 yards, 197 TD
Rice is the end-all and be-all of wide receivers. Every WR in the league has attempted to model a small aspect of their game after him over the previous two decades. He wasn’t the fastest, tallest, or most athletic person in the room, but he didn’t have to be. Rice possessed the most sure hands in football history and ran clean patterns that allowed his quarterbacks to pass more easily. Throughout his career, he completely annihilated every record. He leads the field in each category by 171 receptions, 5,812 yards, and 41 touchdowns. Many consider him to be the greatest player of all time, regardless of position, due to his overwhelming dominance over the rest of the position.
Jerry Rice
