Most career receiving yards (NFL)
The current most career receiving yards (nfl) record is 22,895 yards, held by Jerry Rice. Last checked October 14, 2026.
22,895
yards
Jerry Rice
- Holder
- Jerry Rice
- Record
- 22,895 yards
- Recognized by
- National Football League
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Pro-Football-Reference Rec yds career
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Read the source
- raiders.com Read the source
- 49ers.com Jerry rice owns most unbreakable record in nfl history
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