Washington’s Average 8th Among Active Players with 300 Catches

Wide receiver Nate Washington reached the 300 career reception mark last week at Jacksonville.

During his eight-year career with the Titans (2009–present) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2005–2008), he has totaled 302 receptions for 4,521 yards and 35 touchdowns.

There are currently 41 active NFL players with at least 300 receptions. Out of that group, Washington’s receiving average ranks eighth.

Receiving average among active players with 300 or more receptions:

1. Vincent Jackson – 319 rec/5,713 yards (17.9 avg), 44 TDs
2. Calvin Johnson – 439 rec/7,129 yards (16.2 avg), 53 TDs
3. Randy Moss – 970 rec/15,124 yards (15.6 avg), 155 TDs
4. Greg Jennings – 401 rec/6,249 yards (15.6 avg), 50 TDs
5. Braylon Edwards – 349 rec/5,397 yards (15.5 avg), 40 TDs
6. Santonio Holmes – 358 rec/5,507 yards (15.4 avg), 35 TDs
7. Plaxico Burress – 550 rec/8,457 yards (15.4 avg), 63 TDs
8. Nate Washington – 302 rec/4,521 yards (15.0 avg), 35 TDs
9. Brandon Lloyd – 360 rec/5,335 yards (14.8 avg), 34 TDs
10. Steve Smith – 747 rec/11,048 yards (14.8 avg), 60 TDs