Amon-Ra St. Brown rises as Lions' top receiver amid Calvin Johnson's legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown’s performance positions him among the best wide receivers in NFL history. He has collected 6,252 career receiving yards, needing just 247 more to surpass Johnnie Morton. Currently, he matches Herman Moore in Pro Bowl selections but trails him and Calvin Johnson in total career receiving yards and touchdowns. St. Brown benefits from strong quarterback play with Jared Goff, while Moore worked with multiple underperforming quarterbacks. Discussion continues about St. Brown's future potential in Lions' history as he pushes closer to franchise records.
- •St. Brown has 6,252 career receiving yards and 44 touchdowns.
- •He is 247 yards away from passing Johnnie Morton this season.
- •Both St. Brown and Moore have the same Pro Bowl selections.
- •Calvin Johnson recorded the highest receiving season yardage in NFL history.
- •Johnson's receiving records remain unchallenged within the franchise.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Is Calvin Johnson’s Throne Safe From Amon-Ra St. Brown?
"The numbers are stacking up fast for Amon-Ra St. Brown. The question is no longer if he’ll become a Lions legend, but where he’ll rank all time.
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