Fastest to 500 receptions in NFL history, among active players
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Puka Nacua is on track to break Michael Thomas’ record. He has 383 receptions in 51 games, 117 short of 500, 1st at that point, and needs 6.9 a game over his next 17 games; he’s averaging 8.5 over his last 17.
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- Puka Nacua
- Michael Thomas
- Malik Nabers
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas2016 – 2020 | 69 | |
| Puka Nacua2023 – 2026At an avg of 8.5 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 65 games | 51 | |
| Malik Nabers2024 – 2026At an avg of 6.2 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 79 games | 27 | |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba2023 – 2026At an avg of 7.5 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 80 games | 60 | |
| Trey McBride2022 – 2026At an avg of 8.1 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 81 games | 71 | |
| Brock Bowers2024 – 2026At an avg of 6.0 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 82 games | 36 | |
| Chris Olave2022 – 2026At an avg of 6.6 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 87 games | 63 | |
| Rashee Rice2023 – 2026At an avg of 6.0 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 87 games | 33 | |
| Garrett Wilson2022 – 2026At an avg of 5.3 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 93 games | 66 | |
| Wan'Dale Robinson2022 – 2026At an avg of 5.4 per game, will cross 500 receptions at 99 games | 62 |
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Method
- Box scores start in 1952, so 236 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.