Class of 2008 Preliminary Nominees - WIDE RECEIVERS

2732

Cliff Branch hauled in 501 catches and scored 67 TDs during his career with the Raiders from 1972-1985.

2733

Harold Carmichael used his height (6'8") to catch 590 passes and score 79 TDs during his 14-year career with the Eagles (1971-1983) and Cowboys (1984).

2734

Cris Carter, an 8-time Pro Bowler, accumulated 1,101 receptions for 13,899 yards and 130 TDs with the Eagles, Vikings, and Dolphins from 1987-2002.

2735

Dwight Clark caught 506 passes and played on five division championship teams with the 49ers during his career in San Francisco from 1979-1987.

2736

Gary Clark had 50 or more catches in a season his first 10 seasons. In all, he had 699 career grabs during an 11-year NFL career.

2737

Isaac Curtis, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, averaged 17.1 yards per catch during his 12-season career with the Bengals, 1973-1984.

2738

Henry Ellard amassed 13,777 yards on 814 career catches with the Rams, Redskins, and Patriots.

2739

Roy Green had back-to-back 78-catch seasons in 1983 and '84 with the Cardinals. In all, he caught 559 career passes during his 14-year career.

2740

Art Monk had 940 career receptions including a career-high 106 catches in 1984.

2741

Herman Moore had 100-catch seasons in three consecutive years (1995-97) and totaled 670 career catches during his 12 NFL seasons.

2742

Drew Pearson, an undrafted free agent, became the Cowboys' premier receiver. He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 1974, 1976, and 1977.

2743

Andre Reed, known for his yards after catch, totaled 951 career receptions for 13,198 yards during 15 seasons with the Bills and one year in Washington.