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NFL Rankings: 10 best wide receivers in the league

By Brad Rowland

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) greets Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) following the game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) greets Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) following the game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson (80) carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson (80) carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

7) Andre Johnson, Houston Texans

At 32 years old, the general consensus seems to be that Andre Johnson is past his prime, but even with that on the table, he is still very good at football. Houston endured a lost season in 2013 that could largely be tied to incompetent quarterback play by the trio of Matt Schaub, T.J. Yates and Case Keenum, but even with that swirling around him, Johnson caught 109 balls for more than 1,400 yards despite almost constant double-teams.

The 230-pound Johnson has lost a half-step in terms of pure speed, but he more than makes up for that shortcoming with big-time power and exquisite route running. It will be interesting to see if his counterpart, DeAndre Hopkins, can take some pressure off as he continues his development, but Johnson has more than proved that he can beat press coverage, even in his increasing age.

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