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Top 30 NFL players of the 21st century

By Jarrett Bailey

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 24: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets reacts with Jordan Jenkins #48 before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 24: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets reacts with Jordan Jenkins #48 before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison grabs a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in Wild Card Playoff action on January 6, 2007 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 23 – 8. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison grabs a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in Wild Card Playoff action on January 6, 2007 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 23 – 8. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) /

22. Marvin Harrison

The Indianapolis Colts revolutionized the modern NFL offense with their passing attack, and Marvin Harrison was Peyton manning;s favorite target during that time.

Harrison made seven consecutive Pro Bowls from 2000-06. He led the NFL in receptions with 102 in 2000 to go along with over 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns. In 2002, he had one of the best seasons for a wide receiver of all time. He caught 143 passes, an NFL record at the time, and also led the NFL with 1,722 receiving yards. It is one of the handful of best seasons for a receiver of all time.

Harrison had 1,000 yards every season from 2000-06, and was named All-Pro for the final time in that 2006 season where the Colts finally got over the hump and won the Super Bowl. He caught 95 passes for over 1,300 yards and 12 touchdowns en route to the Colts defeating the Bears in Super Bowl XLI in the pouring rain.

Harrison is one of the best wide receivers of all time, and also had some of the best hands in NFL history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

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