Notre Dame greats Tim Brown and Golden Tate rank among top college WRs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
ESPN recently ranked the top 60 college football wide receivers of the past 50 years, including two Notre Dame legends. Tim Brown was ranked No. 8, having amassed 137 catches for 2,493 yards and 12 touchdowns during his college career. Golden Tate came in at No. 45, recording 157 catches for 2,707 yards and 26 touchdowns. Brown, who played from 1984-87, also contributed significantly in rushing and return duties, while Tate enjoyed a breakout season in 2008. The list underscores Notre Dame's historic presence at the wide receiver position.
- •Tim Brown ranks No. 8; Golden Tate ranks No. 45 among top WRs.
- •Brown totaled 137 catches, 2,493 yards, and 12 touchdowns.
- •Tate recorded 157 catches, 2,707 yards, and 26 touchdowns.
- •Brown played for Notre Dame from 1984-87; Tate from 2007-09.
- •The rankings are part of ESPN's look at the last 50 years of college football.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN includes 2 Notre Dame greats in list of best college football WRs
"Notre Dame has had its fair share of legendary wide receivers over the year. Two of those greats made ESPN's top 60 receivers in college football.
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