Fastest to 500 receptions by an NFL running back, among active players
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Christian McCaffrey’s record is safe for now. The closest active running back, Chase Brown, would need 9.0 a game over his next 36 games.
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- Jahmyr Gibbs
- Christian McCaffrey
- Chase Brown
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey2017 – 2023 | 90 | |
| Jahmyr Gibbs2023 – 2026At an avg of 4.8 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 117 games | 57 | |
| Chase Brown2023 – 2026At an avg of 4.9 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 120 games | 53 | |
| Austin Ekeler2017 – 2026At an avg of 2.3 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 127 games | 120 | |
| Bijan Robinson2023 – 2026At an avg of 3.9 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 129 games | 60 | |
| De'Von Achane2023 – 2026At an avg of 3.7 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 134 games | 47 | |
| Tyjae Spears2023 – 2026At an avg of 3.3 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 157 games | 48 | |
| James Conner2017 – 2025At an avg of 3.0 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 179 games | 108 | |
| Kenny Gainwell2021 – 2026At an avg of 3.5 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 182 games | 92 | |
| Kyren Williams2022 – 2026At an avg of 2.9 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 183 games | 62 |
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Method
- Box scores start in 1952, so 109 careers that began earlier aren't here.
- An active player who got to 500 receptions before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.