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

By Daniel

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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Oct 26, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; Youch Chicago Bears fans hold a sign from the stands during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 51-23. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; Youch Chicago Bears fans hold a sign from the stands during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 51-23. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

29. (TIE) Harlon Hill, Chicago Bears: 51 Points

Not many people would have guessed that the Chicago Bears–who are famous for running the ball–would have a player on the 30 best wide receivers of all-time list, but that is exactly what they have in Harlon Hill. In the mid-1950s Hill burst onto the NFL scene and became one of the league’s top pass catchers. Although his success was relatively short-lived, he still left quite the mark on the Chicago Bears’ franchise.

Twice (in his first two seasons) Hill led the NFL in touchdown receptions. His third season may have been his best, but he failed to lead the league in any specific category. He was named a Pro Bowl player in his first three seasons and was First Team All-Pro in his second and third years. He was one of the best deep threats the game had ever seen, if only for a few years. His dominance does warrant a place on this list, though.

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