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

By Daniel | Dec 6, 2014

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12. (TIE) Billy Wilson, San Francisco 49ers: 78 Points

Not many people outside of the Bay Area remember how great of a receiver Billy Wilson really was. Despite putting up phenomenal numbers throughout his career, not many appreciate his career as a whole. He never won a championship with the ‘Niners, but he sure was a consistent player. Maybe the lack of a ring is why he’s often forgotten.

In three separate seasons he led the entire NFL in receptions. He also led the league in touchdown receptions once. Wilson was named to six Pro Bowl squads in his career and was named First Team All-Pro once. You rarely, if ever, hear his named brought up when the all-timers are discussed. Maybe it’s time he gets a little more credit. Being ranked No. 12 on this list is hard to disregard.

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