Player
Wes Welker
WR (retired)
Wes Welker: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
12-year career across SD, MIA, NE, DEN, STL. 9,924 career receiving yards. 5x Pro Bowler. The model slot WR.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 174 |
| Receptions | 904 |
| Receiving Yards | 9,924 |
| Receiving TDs | 50 |
| Y/R | 10.98 |
He led the NFL in receptions in 3 different seasons (2007, 2009, 2011) — only Jerry Rice has more reception titles.
RareMost NFL reception titles
| Player | Titles |
|---|---|
| Jerry Rice | 6 |
| Wes Welker | 3 |
| Reggie Wayne | 2 |
| Marvin Harrison | 2 |
6 straight 80+ catch seasons (2007-12) with NE — the Brady-Welker connection at its peak.
TrendWelker NE peak
| Year | Rec | Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 112 | 1,175 | 8 |
| 2008 | 112 | 1,165 | 3 |
| 2009 | 123 | 1,348 | 4 |
| 2010 | 86 | 848 | 7 |
| 2011 | 122 | 1,569 | 9 |
| 2012 | 118 | 1,354 | 6 |
Receptions by year
| Season | Catches |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 112 |
| 2008 | 112 |
| 2009 | 123 |
| 2011 | 122 |
| 2012 | 118 |
NE era: 7,459 yards in 6 years. DEN era (2013-14): 1,242 yards. Career arc was largely defined by NE.
SplitWelker career splits
| Stop | Years | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| MIA | 2004-06 | 1,112 |
| NE | 2007-12 | 7,459 |
| DEN | 2013-14 | 1,242 |
| STL | 2015 | 102 |
His SB XLVI (2011 NE) ended with the famous 'Welker drop' on the sideline.
ComparisonWelker SB history
| Year | Tm | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 (XLII) | NE | L vs NYG (Helmet Catch) |
| 2011 (XLVI) | NE | L vs NYG (Welker drop) |
| 2013 (XLVIII) | DEN | L vs SEA 43-8 |
He went undrafted in 2004 — and built a HOF case from a UDFA contract.
AnomalyWelker's UDFA-to-HOF arc
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 2004 | UDFA, signed by SD |
| 2004 | Released, claimed by MIA |
| 2007 | Traded to NE |
| 2007-12 | 5 Pro Bowls in 6 years |
| 2015 | Retired (concussions) |
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