Most receptions in an NFL tight end's career since 1966
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Tony Gonzalez leads with 1,321 receptions in his career, first of 1,227 tight ends since 1966. Travis Kelce is 3rd, with 1,109 receptions in his career. 120 more receptions passes Jason Witten for 2nd. Zach Ertz (5th) and George Kittle (10th) are still playing too.
1,321game 1269
- Tony Gonzalez
- Jason Witten
- Travis Kelce
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Gonzalez1997 – 2013 | 1,321 | |
| Jason Witten2003 – 2020 | 1,228 | |
| Travis Kelce2014 – 2026 | 1,109 | |
| Antonio Gates2003 – 2018 | 955 | |
| Zach Ertz2013 – 2026 | 828 | |
| Shannon Sharpe1990 – 2003 | 815 | |
| Greg Olsen2007 – 2020 | 742 | |
| Jimmy Graham2010 – 2023 | 719 | |
| Ozzie Newsome1978 – 1990 | 662 | |
| George Kittle2017 – 2026 | 629 | |
| Rob Gronkowski2010 – 2021 | 621 | |
| Heath Miller2005 – 2015 | 592 | |
| Vernon Davis2006 – 2019 | 583 | |
| Evan Engram2017 – 2026 | 559 | |
| Jared Cook2009 – 2021 | 553 | |
| Jeremy Shockey2002 – 2011 | 548 | |
| Benjamin Watson2004 – 2019 | 548 | |
| Kellen Winslow1979 – 1987 | 541 | |
| Mark Andrews2018 – 2026 | 513 | |
| Frank Wycheck1993 – 2003 | 505 | |
| Dallas Clark2003 – 2013 | 505 | |
| Delanie Walker2006 – 2019 | 504 | |
| Ben Coates1991 – 2000 | 499 | |
| Todd Heap2001 – 2012 | 499 | |
| Steve Jordan1982 – 1994 | 498 |
Method
- The numbers here start in 1966, so a record set before then isn't on this board.