Antonio Brown
Career Stats: 146 games played (110 starts), 928 receptions, 12,291 yards, 83 TD
Brown has been around long enough to be considered an all-time great. Brown was not a highly regarded prospect when he graduated from Central Michigan. Pittsburgh drafted him in the sixth round, and he saw limited play in his rookie season. Brown stepped it up a notch in 2011, recording the first of several 1,000-yard seasons. From 2013 to 2018, Brown recorded at least 100 receptions every year, three times leading the league in that category. Brown’s career has been hampered by numerous legal difficulties and questionable behavior. To begin, the Steelers traded Brown to Oakland prior to the 2019 season. Brown was dismissed by the team prior to the start of the season, only to be re-signed by the New England Patriots. Brown was dismissed by the Patriots after after one game due to new legal issues. Brown made an impression with the Buccaneers and contributed to their Super Bowl victory, but his questionable behavior led to his departure.
Antonio Brown
Torry Holt
Career Stats: 173 games played (158 starts), 920 receptions, 13,382 yards, 74 TD
Holt’s selection in 1999 marks the start of the Rams’ outstanding offense, called “The Greatest Show on Turf.” St. Louis would average more than 500 points per season for the next three years. Holt led the team in home runs. He had the ability to score from wherever on the field. He was never concerned about double teams because he was such an exceptional route runner. Any prospective receiver looking to enhance their double moves should watch a video of Holt’s exceptional footwork and subtle cuts. After winning the Super Bowl in his debut year, Holt went on to post six straight seasons with 1,300-plus receiving yards (tied for an NFL record with Julio Jones). Holt was overshadowed by superior receivers at the time, and he never received the credit he deserved. He will be remembered, however, as a critical component of an all-time great assault.
Torry Holt
