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Most receiving yards through the first 5 seasons of an NFL career, among active players

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Justin Jefferson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Puka Nacua, would need 2,527 a game over his next 1 season.

Most receiving yards through the first 5 seasons of an NFL career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Justin Jefferson2020 – 20247,432
Puka Nacua2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons4,906
George Pickens2022 – 20262026 still being played4,803
Drake London2022 – 20262026 still being played4,653
Jaxon Smith-Njigba2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons4,587
Chris Olave2022 – 20262026 still being played4,462
Garrett Wilson2022 – 20262026 still being played4,171
Trey McBride2022 – 20262026 still being played4,073
Zay Flowers2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons3,742
Christian Watson2022 – 20262026 still being played3,143

Method

  • Box scores start in 1952, so 236 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.