12 Biggest Wide Receiver One-Year Wonders In NFL History

Biggest one year wonders in NFL History.
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There has been no shortage of one-year wonders in NFL history, especially at the quarterback,
running back and wide receiver positions.
Previously, we did lists on the biggest quarterback and running back one-year wonders in NFL
history. It’s now time to address these 12 NFL wide receivers who performed like superstars for
one season, but were mediocre at best the rest of the way.
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[@matthewcox9993]

Eventhough he was a one hit wonder, the fact that Pryor had that one season shows the type of athlete he was

[@campbelltsamuel]

Exactly. He shouldn’t count.

[@UnholyWrath3277]

​@@campbelltsamuelgreat athlete. Still a 1 hit wonder

[@5koby4]

If he'd stayed in Cleveland he could have had a decent career.

[@goob3826]

He also has the longest qb run in the history of the NFL

[@keylinhodge7999]

And he was qb

[@zachdamenti4387]

Josh Gordon also became the first receiver in NFL history to have 200+ receiving yards in back-to-back games in 2013!

[@TheMILVSCR]

Can you imagine how much better he would've been had he stayed clean?! He was a monster on the field, and was high constantly

[@mattforbes7626]

@@TheMILVSCR NFL should have never suspended him for the weed. Now it’s allowed just 10 short years later

[@MrHandsomerob23]

​@@mattforbes7626 it was a pointless rule for sure. But it was a rule nonetheless. I just can't comprehend his thought process: hold off on weed = making bank + potentially becoming a legend. What a mistake!

[@aaronhepler8070]

​@@mattforbes7626 fuck him... couldn't sacrifice some fun for a chance of a lifetime?

[@MrTee12]

He’s in the XFL now.

[@carmenthecarman4183]

Maybe not a one year wonder, but I've never seen someone rise and fall as fast as Victor Cruz!!!

[@STANKGOD-420]

Essentially a two hit wonder 😭

[@valjeanlee7060]

He got injured...its a difference

[@keylinhodge7999]

Factsss

[@deandrebrown4521]

Injuries

[@MrScotty2Hotty28]

@@STANKGOD-420 💀💀yeahhh ngl he almost had 1000 yards his 3rd year as a starter but that concussion then the patella did him in

[@ATL64BR33ZY]

I could’ve sworn Terrell Pryor had a more productive season than 1k yards & 4 TD’s when he broke out with the Browns. That goes to show how low expectations were for him lol

[@remmsterr]

That Josh Gordon season was amazing.

[@jeffreykoch122]

i feel like brandon lloyd randomly leading the league in recieving should be on this list.

[@YxnginJesusLovesU]

Facts first person I thought of

[@GabrielMartinez-my4of]

He was awesome with the one handed catching

[@binarystar300]

The Brandon Lloyd meme is lowkey underated

[@jeffreykoch122]

@@binarystar300 he made up for awful qb play alot of times.

[@buzzkillington3840]

Lloyd was dope, he'd drop easy shit, but would make amazing catches too lol i loved him and would always trade for him in espn 2k5 and then when the Pats actually got him, that was so cool, he looked good as a Patriot, sadly they didnt keep him around.

[@Aki.akechi]

Can’t believe y’all forgot Brandon Lloyd’s 2010 campaign

[@Twinshit410]

Justin Blackman and Roy Williams too

[@johncooper7663]

Lol, I had him in fantasy that year. Pure luck.

[@eonllewis]

Laurent Robinson recorded 89 receptions for 1000 yards between 2007 and 2010 playing for the Falcons and the Rams . After receiving 1 catch for 18 yards for the chargers in 2011, he was traded to the cowboys where he caught 54 passes for 858 yards and 11 touchdowns in only 10 games. This earned him a 5 year 32 million dollar contract with Jacksonville, where he suffered 4 concussions and only played a total of 7 games, and was forced to retire

[@caidendaniel24]

Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ❤

[@shrayjain3119]

Sidney Rice honorable mention, he was great that one year with Favre

[@c0nsci0us_s0ul]

He was decent in Seattle though

[@MuckNoya]

Sidney Rice had a decent career wym?

[@Bryan237_]

1:15 thats not devante parker 😭 thats tyquan 💀

[@eligutierrez9062]

Foxx

[@odgbleedem]

the dudes that run this page are morons 😂

[@noodlah_]

Lmao I was just about to comment this

[@Killacam1992]

Josh Gordon is definitely one of the biggest “what ifs” in nfl history.. I think it’s highly likely that had Josh Gordon never had any of these “off the field / substance abuse / mental health” issues he would’ve been one of the best receivers in the NFL throughout his career.

[@worldsgreatestdude1784]

Don’t forget that Allen Hurns had touchdowns on his first 2 catches in his rookie debut vs the eagles

[@michaelwallis7188]

Crazy you left off Kenny Golladay from the Detroit Lions. He had a season where he finished with over 1,400 yards and led the league with 11 touchdowns.

[@MrDrainBramaged]

I have his jersey I wish I could refund it lol He had potential to be the next megatron in Detroit..such a shame

[@andrewneff737]

1400 sounds like to much I remember the tds though I'm a lions fan

[@MrDrainBramaged]

@@andrewneff737 here are the stats hes talking about. 2011 - 1681 yards - 16 TD 2012 - 1964 yards - 5 TD 2013 - 1492 yards - 12 TD the 2013 season is what hes referring to.

[@jacksonsanders7082]

@@MrDrainBramagedthose are Calvin Johnson’s stats bruh 😂

[@ArenaPhoenix]

He had Multiple 1,000 yard seasons with the lions

[@kylek7748]

Instantly I thought of Brandon Lloyd, he had a successful career but randomly in 2010 him and Kyle Orton were an unstoppable duo and he put up 1400+ yards and 10 tds which ended up being his only 1000 yard season

[@Mikhael23arab]

He was also a pretty reliable weapon when he was in New England for one season.

[@jordan7378]

Good hands

[@lilsmokeyy_93]

Nahhh B lloyd was decent frfr , him , Chris chambers , Troy brown , issac Bruce , Marvin Harrison , Reggie wayne all them were my childhood

[@pghmoore]

I thought the same thing!

[@Lancers262]

Surprised that Nelson Agholor is not on the list.

[@emichels]

You spelled Kenny Britt wrong......

[@anthonyhankes7599]

@@emichels I mean he did have 3 solid seasons and that 1 1k season so I won’t say he was a 1 year wonder because he did manage to have 5000k yards in his career which is solid

[@jtwk3400]

Chris Matthews is the epitome of a one year wonder wr

[@nickf86]

One game*

[@jeremyluckenbill5141]

Video was great but I wanted to bring to your attention the season Mike Furrey had for the Detroit Lions in 2006; 98 receptions for 1,086 yards and 6 touchdowns. In 2005 he was a successful two way player starting most of that season as free safety.

[@caidendaniel24]

Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord and Believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 ❤

[@CC-rb1yf]

I picked him up on my fantasy team that season. Yea he didn't do much after that season

[@lukebradshaw4378]

Any Eagles fans remember Travis Fulgham. We thought he was going to be a star.

[@nickwalker5666]

I’m shocked he wasn’t on this list

[@nettyballball497]

Yes i remember and i thought he would be better for us..smh buddy ass was weak!!😂

[@Hotstuffs54]

How bout riley coopet

[@SlimEagle5515]

Lol not me, Jason avant was better

[@UnholyWrath3277]

​@@Hotstuffs54nah riley cooper caught 3 hail mary passes for tds in 1 game of madden for me. Legend status

[@Eddieavina123]

Love your video TPS

[@coryjohnson2486]

Thank you

[@HBFLGBlanco]

Josh Gordon would probably be a Hall Of Famer if they just let him smoke his weed in peace 😂

[@CXLYBCRZ]

Josh Gordon really left us with one of the biggest what ifs in Browns history.

[@Ranger.TomGunna]

As a Bengals fan I hated playing the Browns that season and the only reason was literally Josh Gordon... kid would have been special if he would have gotten the help and counseling he needed back then

[@breadboy7720]

And Terrelle Pryor😣 tp was cold he left the coaching that had been working with him turning to a wide out so I think it stunted it his growth as a player and he got hurt.

[@XavierCoolDude]

Ive made some nice picks in fantasy with Edwards in 07 and Hurns/ Robinson 15 but made a huge whiff with Oryor in 2017 with Wash where he couldn’t catch a cold.

[@matthewmier7574]

Laurent Robinson 2011 Cowboys season should definitely be on here

[@chez0788]

Laurent Robinson was the first name that came to mind before watching this lol he really disappeared after that season with Dallas.

[@jerryon9367]

Miles Austin

[@lC-rq5sp]

cool topic!!!

[@bobmatters9043]

Jeffers was a heartbreaker. It would've been amazing if he stayed healthy and teamed up with moose and smitty.

[@Yokes27]

When Curtis was on the Eagles we met him at training camp and got him to sign my jersey and had him make it out to Max Power

[@ryanschumacher2043]

Marlon Brown. Undrafted WR tied the Ravens franchise record for TD in 2014 and then didn’t even know his routes in 2015. Many plays he looked lost before the snap

[@justinmathewson3692]

As a Packer fan, I really think Javon Walker should've been on this list. He was God in 2004, then tore his knee in 2005. And was never even close to the same ...

[@GabrielMartinez-my4of]

He had a fairly good season in Denver after that

[@justinmathewson3692]

@@GabrielMartinez-my4of that's right bro. Then he was never the same after Darrent Williams died in his arms 😰 RIP

[@GabrielMartinez-my4of]

@@justinmathewson3692 that's horrible I remember when Torry smith lost his brother. I saw the game where he ran for a 130 yards and 2 touch downs

[@GabrielMartinez-my4of]

Shocked that Sidney rice 2009 wasn't on the list

[@bradburykalinchak3744]

he was good for a couple years

[@GabrielMartinez-my4of]

@@bradburykalinchak3744 nothing close to his 2009 season he got 1300 yards and 8 tds got he had one solid season in Seattle Ill give you that but not elite

[@bradburykalinchak3744]

@@GabrielMartinez-my4of I get you

[@DanRyan-th6nm]

Almost every GB Packer receiver that played with Favre - Rodgers, and then signed a big money free agent deal with another team. On that note: Peerless Price Cool name. One monster season in Buffalo across from Eric Moulds. Then, he signs a huge deal with Atlanta to be Michael Vick’s #1, and we never really heard from him again.

[@spydaman1989]

So happy somebody FINALLY out Kevin Curtis on a list

[@yaboi02811]

Definitely thought riley cooper would be on this list

[@imranak]

Sidney Rice starring in Brett Farve's last hurrah.

[@wiffles.]

TPS is the goat

[@chaoticchaos894]

Gordon not only missed 2 games that year. But was being thrown the ball by some of if not the worst QB's of all time. Heavily debatable. And still put those numbers up. That dude was destined to be a HOF until weed entered his life. The NFL should stop cracking down on weed it's not hurting the game and has TONS of positive benefits for joint pain and mental health issues

[@yankees29]

He wasn’t just smoking weed dude….he was popping oxy’s and snorting mad coke to.😂

[@t.y.hageman]

He had a pregame ritual for home games. He said he only lived like 30 minutes from the stadium and would take down 2 40s and some bong rips before heading to the games. Led the league faded. He was also the plug at Baylor 😂 making 10k a month and leading the nation in receiving

[@chaoticchaos894]

@t.y.hageman Thats insanity and impressive lmao

[@t.y.hageman]

@@chaoticchaos894 I misspoke, it was "Grand Marnier.... or a half glass of whiskey" His words. His sports illustrated article is a good read but yeah its insanity what he was doing and just dominating

[@briantaylor6317]

Sidney Rice in 2009 with the Minnesota Vikings.

[@Silenthitman44]

I remember that he came back to earth the next year and only got like 280 and his next highest was a little less than half his highest total

[@kowalskivideos6476]

I’m surprised Mike furrey from Detroit is not on this list. He had one great year with kitna

[@freedomthefreeman487]

Or Germane Crowell. Many were asking who was better. A young receiver named Randy Moss or Germane Crowell.

[@JWD1992]

Giants Steve Smith was yet another "not a superstar but clutch" player that was so important to them in those years.

[@cxxxxxl]

I've scrolled the comments for a while and not seen one mention of Marcus Robinson

[@ethandegge3127]

Josh Gordon had done everything BUT try and get clean😂

[@houstonmadecaleb]

Well it was just weed and it’s legal now

[@yaboiblue904]

@@houstonmadecalebhe was on painkillers and coke too I thought

[@ItsJustMajor]

@@yaboiblue904 lean and weed

[@yaboiblue904]

@@ItsJustMajor look it up it’s everything that both of us said lol

[@cambino6675]

Missing Michael Clayton. Fantastic rookie year then fell off completely. Also forgot Brandon Stokley.

[@bustercherry6969]

STOKLEY DOWN THE SIDELINNNNEEEE WOOWWWW

[@TheKnightofAwesomeness]

@@bustercherry6969 I remember that game and announcer 🤣

[@bustercherry6969]

@@TheKnightofAwesomeness the first time I saw that with my buddies we had legit tears from laughing so hard

[@44thelegendary]

Johnny Knox, Jarius Wright, Jeff Janis, Will Fuller, Kenbrell thompkins, Stevie Johnson, Seth Roberts

[@GoHawgs1987]

David Boston

[@christiansoldier77]

@44thelegendary Stevie Johnson had 3 straight 1000 yard season lol

[@b.213]

The fact that 06’ Mike Furrey isn’t on this list shows you hate Detroit

[@clintsaines9274]

What about Lee Evans

[@freedomthefreeman487]

If we’re talking Detroit one year guys its gotta be Germane Crowell. Furrey had decent years elsewhere.

[@thelive6103]

Furrey had what 120 receptions one year, where he was also a backup safety and a gunner? Then disappeared.

[@matthewgrant8505]

David Boston

[@GoHawgs1987]

1600 yards in 2001 and out of the league five years later!

[@Zappy1210]

I can't help but wonder if Josh Gordon had a good mental health and mindset just how amazing of a career he could have had. He had it all as a WR, there is no question about that.

[@mettagoode7276]

Lol it was a fluke , mental health is just an excuse for a lazy athlete

[@CashMoneyLA615]

Weed is legal now so him being constantly suspended makes no sense

[@Zappy1210]

@@CashMoneyLA615 tell that to your boss when you get tested positive for weed on a random drug test. See just because a state makes it legal to a degree, your place of business can still have it's own standards. And the NFL says no go on weed.

[@Rysofly]

Josh Gordon is doing just fine in the XFL.

[@jamesroberts1964]

Parker had the speed and agility of a bus.

[@JustChristianBlack]

I had Allen Hurns in fantasy that year on a couple of teams. He played most of that year hurt, I don't think he wasn't probable for any game, but even doubtful he'd still play and surprise me with stats on my bench😥 one tough sob that year but it's not sustainable.

[@Lorrddyyy]

Josh Gordon was not human that one year!

[@Yokes27]

Every eagle fan fully expects to see Nelson agholar on this list

[@ronaldsb3]

Laurent Robinson with Romo !! It was magic .. then he left for Jacksonville? I think

[@stefonjett4656]

How bout the top 10 or 12 TE one year wonders

[@isaiahstone4689]

DeVante Parker's year must've been when I won the championship. He was a big part when my team crushed everyone in the playoffs. Even the final was a blowout.

[@bigvinny32]

Kelvin Benjamin

[@samuelgracia9301]

This is 3 months old.... how tf has not one person mentioned this Mike Jackson screw up. Im in tears laughing at this!!!!

[@aydomac]

Josh Gordon was a freak of nature, sucks his career didn’t pan out

[@Keegan.999]

Travis Fulgham in 2020 had sum nice games fo fantasy then dipped

[@AaronDavis057]

ahhhhhhh... there was one WR that played for KC.. i was just getting back into fantasy football (this is 20ish + yrs ago). i had never heard of him. he was stellar the last half season the year prior. i was hoping to see him in this vid as i knew nothing of him...dammit hard to recall the name of a player you didnt know....

[@Eabreptiles]

Predict when your favorite NHL team will win the Stanley Cup

[@theman3169]

That’s tyquan thorton you put on the screen😂

[@AlexRucci]

3 Browns gotta love to see it as a Browns fan.

[@zayajazz817]

These kinds of players are fantasy football nightmares lmao

[@KEENANALLENASMRGLASS]

Dwayne Bowe 😢

[@chasekozak7206]

As a chiefs fan he immediately came to mind but he had back to back 70+ catch, 1100 yard seasons in 2010 and 2011 so I guess he doesn’t fit the criteria

[@yankees29]

Too much Sonic…he was fat at the end of his career.😂

[@jordy7540]

I was waiting for David Boston

[@chaoticchaos894]

Weird. Currently the Seahawks have a corner named Michael Jackson as well lmao who isn't half bad. We also have Coby Bryant as a rookie alongside Tyreek Woolen last year. What's sad is 4 Forced Fumbles and 1 interception was negated from Bryant last year because of penalties that were on the other side of the field and had nothing to do with Bryant or the play 😅. Dude still forced like 4 fumbles and got a pick but he would have had 8FF's and 2 picks. Alongside Woolens 7 interceptions and 1 FF

[@jefeking2117]

Preston and bryon Edwards I was living in Detroit so those where big names man that’s crazy

[@jonathank7998]

Hakeem Nicks Jerry Porter Jeremy Maclin Donnie Avery Kenny Britt Great video thats all i can think!

[@jonathank7998]

Sidney Rice

[@christiansoldier77]

@jonaththank7998 Jeremy Maclin was a really good WR and had multiple good years . Hakeem Nicks had two good years. And Jerry Porter was a no year wonder he never did anything . What are you talking about? SMH

[@jonathank7998]

OK maclin is understandable. But Porter had a 950yd season and 9 tds on a crap raiders team. Those are good fantasy numbers and it was only once in his career. Nicks had 2 good seasons so being that my list was fresh off a dubie and off the top of my dome my answers weren't too far off lol

[@christiansoldier77]

@@jonathank7998 They were not crappy Raider teams they were in the super bowl

[@Mrfurg10]

Plaxico caught the game winning touchdown in the helmet catch superbowl not the one steve smith had that amazing sideline catch

[@bucksolo703]

Gordon looked good this year in the XFL season

[@scorp5469]

I still remember taking Josh Gordon top 3 in my fantasy draft one week before his weed suspension for a season 😒

[@tanaka7341]

Why 12 strange lol also gordon is wasted potential

[@jackiprod.4810]

crazy you used a picture of Tyquan Thornton for Parker

[@wankertanker1813]

Do one year wonder right guards next.

[@masakalajohnson9402]

Do one year wonder for cornerbacks

[@SlimEagle5515]

Josh Gordon was actually good and could of been better but the off field issues. I don't consider him really a one hit wonder like the others

[@Aki.akechi]

You forget josh Gordon sold his Super Bowl ring he earned with the pats

[@BeezowDoodooZopittybop-bop-bop]

😵

[@penguinrea0088]

Jesus Loves everybody Amen

[@jesusceja-serrano2212]

If Courtland Sutton doesn’t improve this upcoming year , then he will be on this list too .

[@mikewassmer3935]

What about travis fulgam for the Philadelphia eagles??

[@jesusceja-serrano2212]

I also don’t believe Josh Gordon was a guy that was more of a one year wonder . Dude couldn’t stay on the field due to off the field issues but he had the talent to be the best WR in the game

[@tinygoat2531]

This video surprisingly didnt focus on bashing these men. This guy isnt a one year wonder but i always wondered what happened. He was even getting media attention and was about to become a star. Stevie Johnson Buffalo bills wr

[@Ear1.69]

1:15 flashed a picture of tyquan thorton, not parker LOL

[@sportsjunkie4733]

Miles Austin should be on this list.

[@grid-natics2983]

🙌🙌🙌

[@kdhr3tbc6]

Honorable mention Chris Hogan

[@sonyboy8638]

Drew Bennett was a QB at UCLA … he needed some time to convert to WR

[@sebastianbrennan6956]

Travis Fulgham was the second coming of TO for like four weeks

[@chrischero1871]

1:01 left tackle jumped!!

[@TyLawson-zw4lr]

Devante Parker has the potential to be all pro. His issue is injuries. Plus, which good qb was throwing him the ball? Him, dj chark, Marvin Jones and allen robinson all have injury issues but are all pro potential athletes. If you seen them play and get the opportunity (good qb play) they have lite up defenses.

[@strangebotwin-]

I still think about that Braylon Edwards season

[@alext1661]

Do this for DBs or LBs next

[@maddenmofo2.06]

alr did

[@michael7054]

They said at the beginning of the video they already did that video.

[@edman813]

Amani Oruwariye or however you spell his name from the Lions 2021 was completely a 1 year wonder.

[@jameshollister8294]

I wonder what it is if not injuries

[@peteb7410]

no one’s gonna talk about how thornton was used in an image when it was supposed to be parker?

[@0maj0hns0n3]

Devante Parker was the best receiver in recent NFL history that couldn't stay healthy

[@RBK_3]

Nah that is Victor Cruz

[@joseph5889]

How did Kenny Golladay not make the list?

[@fusioncannon]

he was a 2 year wonder

[@theyoungone5034]

​@@fusioncannon 🤣

[@hankhill4552]

He got his bag and gave up trying

[@adventureswithreggie]

Imagine averaging 5 receptions and 60 yds a game and being considered a superstar. The nfls standards should be way higher.

[@zachaddington5264]

Cornerbacks , linebackers next

[@davidarlenthebassman8276]

Do Another Nfl Mock draft 2023

[@Anthony16live]

Don't forget Brandon Lloyd with the Denver Broncos.

[@johnparisi1634]

What about Cecil Shorts III he had an amazing one season run

[@dredhead172002]

Laurent Robinson should be in there