NFL The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time  

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Big fan of Detroit football? Then check out this list of Detroit Lions wide receivers with photos and seasons as starters. It includes every starting wide receiver from throughout Detroit Lions history, including current wide receivers and past ones. Featuring 2018-2019 Detroit Lions and some of the greatest NFL wide receivers of all time, the best Lions WRs include Calvin Johnson, Roy Williams, Herman Moore, and Johnnie Morton.

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

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126 6
Calvin Johnson is listed (or ranked) 1 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

2
72 21
Herman Moore is listed (or ranked) 2 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2000, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

3
62 23
Golden Tate is listed (or ranked) 3 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014

4
44 18
Brett Perriman is listed (or ranked) 4 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991

5
39 16
Kenny Golladay is listed (or ranked) 5 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Kenny Golladay

Seasons: 2017

6
41 18
Johnnie Morton is listed (or ranked) 6 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995

7
42 20
Roy Williams is listed (or ranked) 7 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

8
51 28
Marvin Jones is listed (or ranked) 8 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2017, 2016

9
33 14
Nate Burleson is listed (or ranked) 9 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2013, 2011, 2010

10
43 23
Anquan Boldin is listed (or ranked) 10 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2016

11
20 7
Mike Furrey is listed (or ranked) 11 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2007, 2006

12
19 7
Freddie Scott is listed (or ranked) 12 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Freddie Scott

Seasons: 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978

13
20 8
Leonard Thompson is listed (or ranked) 13 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

14
10 3
Larry Walton is listed (or ranked) 14 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Larry Walton

Seasons: 1976, 1974, 1973, 1972,1971, 1970

15
10 3
Mike Farr is listed (or ranked) 15 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Mike Farr

Seasons: 1992, 1991

16
11 4
Jeff Chadwick is listed (or ranked) 16 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Jeff Chadwick

Seasons: 1988, 1987, 1986

17
17 10
Jeremy Ross is listed (or ranked) 17 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Jeremy Ross

Seasons: 2014

18
8 2
Richard Johnson is listed (or ranked) 18 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Richard Johnson

Seasons: 1990, 1989

19
8 2
Terry Greer is listed (or ranked) 19 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Terry Greer

Seasons: 1990

20
9 3
Larry Foster is listed (or ranked) 20 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Larry Foster

Seasons: 2001

21
9 3
Germane Crowell is listed (or ranked) 21 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Germane Crowell

Seasons: 1999

22
12 6
Kris Durham is listed (or ranked) 22 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Kris Durham

Seasons: 2013

23
6 1
Mark Nichols is listed (or ranked) 23 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Mark Nichols

Seasons:  1985, 1984, 1983

24
6 1
Ron Jessie is listed (or ranked) 24 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Ron Jessie

Seasons: 1974, 1973, 1972

25
12 7
Az-Zahir Hakim is listed (or ranked) 25 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2003, 2002

26
8 4
Shaun McDonald is listed (or ranked) 26 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Shaun McDonald

Seasons: 2008

27
5 1
Luther Blue is listed (or ranked) 27 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Luther Blue

Seasons: 1978

28
5 1
Jeff Campbell is listed (or ranked) 28 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Jeff Campbell

Seasons: 1990

29
5 1
J. D. Hill is listed (or ranked) 29 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1977

30
5 1
Earl McCullouch is listed (or ranked) 30 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Earl McCullouch

Seasons: 1971, 1970

31
8 6
Bill Schroeder is listed (or ranked) 31 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Bill Schroeder

Seasons: 2003, 2002

32
6 4
Pete Mandley is listed (or ranked) 32 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1988, 1987

33
6 4
Willie Green is listed (or ranked) 33 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1993, 1992, 1991

34
5 3
Marlin Briscoe is listed (or ranked) 34 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 1975

35
4 2
Ray Jarvis is listed (or ranked) 35 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Ray Jarvis

Seasons: 1977, 1976, 1975

36
4 2
Jason Phillips is listed (or ranked) 36 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Jason Phillips

Seasons: 1989

37
4 2
Robert Clark is listed (or ranked) 37 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Robert Clark

Seasons: 1991, 1990, 1989

38
3 1
Carl Bland is listed (or ranked) 38 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Carl Bland

Seasons: 1986

39
7 6
Scottie Vines is listed (or ranked) 39 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Scottie Vines

Seasons: 2005

40
4 3
Walter Stanley is listed (or ranked) 40 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Walter Stanley

Seasons: 1989

41
14 14
Titus Young is listed (or ranked) 41 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time

Seasons: 2012, 2011

42
7 7
Tai Streets is listed (or ranked) 42 on the list The Best Detroit Lions Wide Receivers of All Time
Tai Streets

Seasons: 2004