We are definitely feeling the Super Bowl buzz with less than a week to go before the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots decide the 2025-26 NFL season champion, and that buzz has Keyshawn Johnson excited to produce a somewhat controversial video.
Keyshawn Johnson Says Only Three WRs Were Better
According to a video posted on Johnson’s social media, only three other wide receivers in NFL history were better than the author of the content: Cris Carter, Larry Fitzgerald, and Jerry Rice.
It is important to note that these names are undisputed league legends, and there is no controversy about that.
However, it was noteworthy that other names, such as Randy Moss, Santana Moss, Julian Edelman, Stefon Diggs, Cooper Kupp, Michael Irvin, and even Puka Nacua (who ranks No. 1 in the PFSN NFL WR Impact metric with a B+ grade), were mentioned, but Johnson considers himself above all these WRs.
Jerry Rice is considered by many to be the greatest American football player of all time, not just among receivers.
Keyshawn Johnson reveals the WRs who have better hands than him
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With great stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Seahawks, Rice holds records for touchdowns (208), receptions (1,549), and receiving yards (22,895) for a WR. In addition to winning three Super Bowls, he was known for his above-average work ethic.
Another legend mentioned by Johnson was Larry Fitzgerald, one of the most consistent players in NFL history and the greatest idol in Arizona Cardinals history, having played all 17 seasons of his career with the same franchise. Fitzgerald has more tackles in his career than drops, which is a sign of his great efficiency.
Finally, Cris Carter also deserved widespread recognition for transforming the game on the NFL sidelines, having distinguished himself with excellent performances with the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. His main
Remembering Johnson’s NFL Career
Unlike the other legends mentioned, Johnson did not have an equally distinguished career during his 11 NFL seasons, even though he was one of the few receivers selected first overall in a draft (1996, by the New York Jets, where he remained until 1999).
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After his time with the Jets, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2003), Dallas Cowboys (2004–2005), and Carolina Panthers (2006), and was selected to the Pro Bowl three times (1998, 1999, and 2001). Johnson was the Super Bowl 37 champion with the Buccaneers in 2003, recording six receptions.
In total, Johnson had 814 receptions, 10,571 total yards, and 64 touchdowns in his career, playing in 167 games and missing only three games due to injury. After retiring from the field in 2006, Keyshawn pursued a career in media as an NFL analyst, working for over a decade at ESPN and, more recently, at Fox Sports.
