Fastest to 5,000 receiving yards in NFL history
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Justin Jefferson leads with 5,000 receiving yards in 52 games, at 24, first of 284 careers. Puka Nacua is ahead of Odell Beckham Jr.'s pace, with 4,756 receiving yards in 50 games, 244 short of 5,000.
5,134game 159
- Justin Jefferson
- Puka Nacua
- Odell Beckham Jr.
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson2020 – 2023 | 52 | |
| Puka Nacua2023 – 20264,756 of 5,000 receiving yards | 50 | |
| Odell Beckham Jr.2014 – 2018 | 54 | |
| Julio Jones2011 – 2015 | 56 | |
| Ja'Marr Chase2021 – 2024 | 58 | |
| Michael Thomas2016 – 2019 | 58 | |
| Randy Moss1998 – 2001 | 59 | |
| Jerry Rice1985 – 1989 | 61 | |
| A.J. Green2011 – 2015 | 62 | |
| Anquan Boldin2003 – 2007 | 63 | |
| Torry Holt1999 – 2002 | 63 | |
| Isaac Bruce1994 – 1999 | 64 | |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba2023 – 20264,536 of 5,000 receiving yards | 59 | |
| A.J. Brown2019 – 2023 | 65 | |
| CeeDee Lamb2020 – 2023 | 65 | |
| Larry Fitzgerald2004 – 2008 | 65 | |
| Mike Evans2014 – 2018 | 65 | |
| Demaryius Thomas2010 – 2014 | 66 | |
| Keenan Allen2013 – 2018 | 66 | |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown2021 – 2025 | 67 | |
| Cooper Kupp2017 – 2021 | 67 | |
| Antonio Brown2010 – 2014 | 68 | |
| Marques Colston2006 – 2010 | 68 | |
| Marvin Harrison1996 – 2000 | 68 | |
| Chris Olave2022 – 20264,364 of 5,000 receiving yards | 62 | |
| Calvin Johnson2007 – 2011 | 69 | |
| Chad Johnson2001 – 2005 | 69 | |
| Kellen Winslow1979 – 1984 | 69 |
Method
- Box scores start in 1952, so 236 careers that began earlier aren't here.