The #80 jersey throughout NFL history has been worn by many legends at the wide receiver position, including possibly the best of all time. Continuing our countdown until the 2024 NFL season begins, we take a look at the five best players ever to wear #80. Click here to see the best NFL players from yesterday.
With 80 days until the 2024 NFL season, we give you the best NFL players to wear #80. Of course, some of the all-time greats at this number will still be playing this season. They have the ability to continue rising up the list! The official ranking of these players is based on the Approximate Value (AV) from Pro Football Reference.
Without further ado, here are the all-time best players to wear #80 in NFL history.
Best Players to Wear 80 in NFL History
1) Jerry Rice, WR (1985-2004)
NFL Draft: 1985, Round 1, Pick 16 to the San Francisco 49ers
Hall of Fame
13x Pro Bowl | 10x All-Pro
Super Bowl Champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
Super Bowl MVP (XXIII)
Offensive Player of the Year (1987, 1993)
1,549 Receptions, 22,895 Rec Yards, 197 Rec TDs
NFL Records for career receptions (1,549), career receiving yards (22,895), career receiving touchdowns (197), total touchdowns (208) and career all-purpose yards (23,546).
2) Steve Largent, WR (1976-89)
NFL Draft: 1976, Round 4, Pick 117 to the Houston Oilers
Hall of Fame
7x Pro Bowl | 1x All-Pro
819 Receptions, 13,089 Rec Yards, 100 Rec TDs
3) James Lofton, WR (1978-93)
NFL Draft: 1978, Round 1, Pick 6 to the Green Bay Packers
Hall of Fame
8x Pro Bowl | 1x All-Pro
764 Receptions, 14,004 Rec Yards, 75 Rec TDs
4) Cris Carter, WR (1987-2001)
NFL Draft: 1987 Supplemental Draft, Round 4, Pick 3 to the Philadelphia Eagles
Hall of Fame
8x Pro Bowl | 2x All-Pro
1,101 Receptions, 13,899 Rec Yards, 130 Rec TDs
5) Rod Smith, WR (1995-2006)
NFL Draft: Undrafted in 1994
3x Pro Bowl
Super Bowl Champion (XXXII, XXXIII)
849 Receptions, 11,389 Rec Yards, 68 Rec TDs
