Amon-Ra St. Brown, set to begin his fifth season in the NFL with the Detroit Lions, has a genuine opportunity to outpace one of the all-time great wide receivers—Jerry Rice—when it comes to receiving yards after five seasons.
With 4,851 receiving yards to date, St. Brown needs only 1,513 more yards to surpass Rice, who totaled 6,364 yards in his first five seasons.
Although St. Brown still has much to achieve, his steady performance in the initial seasons indicates he’s a formidable competitor.
Surpassing a legend like Rice will be challenging, yet St. Brown’s history suggests potential. In 2023, St. Brown achieved 1,515 yards, and in 2024, he accumulated 1,263 yards.
Should he maintain this momentum and have another successful season in 2025, he will stand a credible opportunity to enter the upper echelon of NFL receiving records.
Leading Players for Highest Receiving Yards in Initial 5 Seasons:
Rank Player Team Yards
1 Justin Jefferson Minnesota Vikings 7,432
2 Torry Holt St. Louis Rams 6,784
3 Randy Moss Minnesota Vikings 6,743
4 Jerry Rice San Francisco 49ers 6,364
5 CeeDee Lamb Dallas Cowboys 6,339
6 Julio Jones Atlanta Falcons 6,201
7 A.J. Green Cincinnati Bengals 6,171
8 Mike Evans Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6,103
9 Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals 5,975
10 Michael Thomas New Orleans Saints 5,950
Main Point
Although surpassing Rice is a daunting task, St. Brown is accustomed to transcending limits.
With his blend of powerful hands, precise route running, and MVP finalist Jared Goff delivering passes, 2025 might be a groundbreaking year for him.
If he remains healthy and sustains his performance,
