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NFL Power Rankings: 30 Best Wide Receivers of All-Time

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Aug 2, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Minnesota Vikings former wide receiver Cris Carter poses with his bust during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Minnesota Vikings former wide receiver Cris Carter poses with his bust during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; A Dallas Cowboys flag carrier runs on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium. San Francisco beat Dallas 28-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; A Dallas Cowboys flag carrier runs on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium. San Francisco beat Dallas 28-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

29. (TIE) Bob Hayes, Dallas Cowboys: 51 Points

Bob Hayes is one of the Cowboys’ more underrated players of all-time. Throughout his career he was an elite deep threat and he played consistently great football for about seven years. He’s a Super Bowl Champion and is in the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor. He definitely belongs among the greatest receivers of all-time, especially because he helped evolve the position even further by demonstrating that speed can be more valuable than height or strength when catching the ball.

Hayes wasn’t just a sprinter (he actually was an Olympic sprinter), he had hands, too. Twice he led the NFL in touchdown catches and he put together back-to-back 1000-yard receiving seasons to start his career. Two times he was named First Team All-Pro and three times he was invited to the Pro Bowl. As far as dominating his position and peers for a few years, Hayes was the best Cowboys receiver of all-time. Although Dez Bryant may eventually have something to say about that (Cue anger from Michael Irvin fans).

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