170. Wes Welker
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Undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2004, Wes Welker would be signed by the San Diego Chargers who released him shortly after and he was able to carve out a niche as a backup Wide Receiver and Return Specialist with the Miami Dolphins. That itself would be a decent career for an undrafted player but the New England Patriots (who are we kidding, Bill Belichick) traded for him and he would become an elite wide out in the National Football League.
Becoming the favorite target of Tom Brady, Welker would rattle off five straight Pro Bowls and would lead the NFL in Receptions. A two-time First Team All-Pro, Welker would assist the Pats greatly in the playoffs scoring four TDs, although he is one of the few Patriot stars of the modern era without a Super Bowl Ring.
Of note, Welker holds the record for the most seasons with 105 Receptions (5) and as of this writing is the all-time reception leader for the Patriots, no small feat indeed.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2021
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Games Played: 175
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Notable Statistics: 903 Receptions
9,924 Receiving Yards
50 Receiving Touchdowns
19 Rushing Attempts
151 Rushing Yards
264 Punt Returns
2,584 Punt Return Yards
183 Kick Returns
4,138 Kick Return Yards
1 Kick Return Touchdown
1 Field Goal Attempt
1 Field Goal Made
109 Approximate Value
88 Receptions
866 Receiving Yards
5 Receiving Touchdowns
3 Rushing Attempts
34 Rushing Yards
9 Punt Returns
84 Punt Return Yards - Played For: Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams
- College: Texas Tech
- Drafted: Undrafted in 2004
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Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
Pro Bowl (6) (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012)
First Team All-Pro (2) (2009 & 2011)
Second Team All-Pro (2) (2007 & 2008)
All-Rookie (2004)
Most Receptions (3) (2007, 2009 & 2011)
Most All-Purpose Yards (1) (2006) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Offensive Player of the Year Finishes:
3rd in 2007
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (2007)
Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (6) (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (4) (2008, 2009, 2011 & 2012)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (2) (2011 & 2013)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (4) (2008, 2009, 2011 & 2012)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (1) (2011)
Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (4) (2004, 2005, 2006 & 2011)
Top Ten Finishes: Kick Returns (2) (2004 & 2005)
Top Ten Finishes: Kick Return Yards (2) (2004 & 2005)
Top Ten Finishes: Punt Returns (3) (2004, 2005 & 2006)
Top Ten Finishes: Punt Return Yards (4) (2004, 2005, 2006 & 2009)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt Return (3) (2004, 2007 & 2009)
Top Ten Finishes: Returns (3) (2004, 2005 & 2006)
Top Ten Finishes: Return Yards (3) (2004, 2005 & 2006) -
Notable All Time Rankings: 16. Punt Returns: 264
20. All-Purpose Yards: 16,797
21. Returns: 447
22. Punt Return Yards: 2,584
27. Receptions: 903
33. Return Yards: 6,722
56. Kick Returns: 183
58. Receiving Yards: 9.924
60. Kick Return Yards: 4,138
98. Yards per Punt Return: 9.8 - Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
Should Wes Welker be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 67.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 27.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.4%
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