Athletes The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time  

Ranker NFL
1.3k votes 259 voters 4.8k views 32 items

Big fan of Denver football? Then check out this list of Denver Broncos wide receivers with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting wide receiver from throughout Denver Broncos history, including current wide receivers and past ones. Featuring 2018-2019 Denver Broncos and some of the greatest NFL wide receivers of all time, the best Broncos WRs include Rod Smith, Vance Johnson, Mark Jackson, and Steve Watson.

Who are the best wide receivers in Denver Broncos history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of Denver Broncos starting wide receiver.

list ordered by

1
101 30
Rod Smith is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

2
72 21
Emmanuel Sanders is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014

3
99 39
Demaryius Thomas is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

4
77 26
Ed McCaffrey is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2002,  2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996

5
59 24
Brandon Marshall is listed (or ranked) 5 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2009, 2008, 2007

6
52 20
Eric Decker is listed (or ranked) 6 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons:  2013, 2012, 2011

7
38 11
Steve Watson is listed (or ranked) 7 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Steve Watson

Seasons: 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

8
39 12
Haven Moses is listed (or ranked) 8 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973

9
36 16
Rick Upchurch is listed (or ranked) 9 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1976

10
29 13
Mark Jackson is listed (or ranked) 10 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1987

 

11
25 14
Vance Johnson is listed (or ranked) 11 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1992, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986

12
26 18
Eddie Royal is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

13
11 4
Jack Dolbin is listed (or ranked) 13 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Jack Dolbin

Seasons: 1978, 1977

14
19 13
Brandon Stokley is listed (or ranked) 14 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2007

15
10 6
Billy Van Heusen is listed (or ranked) 15 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Billy Van Heusen

Seasons: 1975, 1974

16
10 6
Butch Johnson is listed (or ranked) 16 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1985, 1984

17
12 9
Mike Pritchard is listed (or ranked) 17 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1995

18
10 7
Anthony Miller is listed (or ranked) 18 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1996, 1995, 1994

19
11 9
Ricky Nattiel is listed (or ranked) 19 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1988

20
7 6
Mike Haffner is listed (or ranked) 20 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Mike Haffner

Seasons: 1970

21
11 11
Mike Young is listed (or ranked) 21 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1991

22
8 8
Jerry Simmons is listed (or ranked) 22 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1973, 1972,1971

23
12 13
Ashley Lelie is listed (or ranked) 23 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2005, 2004, 2003

24
10 11
Jack Gehrke is listed (or ranked) 24 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Jack Gehrke

Seasons: 1971

25
8 9
Rod Sherman is listed (or ranked) 25 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Rod Sherman

Seasons: 1972

26
9 12
Javon Walker is listed (or ranked) 26 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2006

27
5 8
Al Denson is listed (or ranked) 27 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Al Denson

Seasons: 1970

28
6 10
Derek Russell is listed (or ranked) 28 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Derek Russell

Seasons: 1994, 1993

29
7 12
Eddie Kennison is listed (or ranked) 29 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2001

30
7 12
Arthur Marshall is listed (or ranked) 30 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time
Arthur Marshall

Seasons: 1993

31
16 23
Jordan Norwood is listed (or ranked) 31 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2016

32
14 22
Jabar Gaffney is listed (or ranked) 32 on the list The Best Denver Broncos Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2010