Where does Jimmy Graham rank in NFC's all-time TD receptions?

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Following up our ranking of the all-time receiving yardage leaders in the NFC, we transition to another defining statistic for pass catchers: receiving touchdowns. Much like our rushing rankings, many of the same names remain near the top thanks to the remarkable production they sustained throughout their careers. However, the list becomes much more interesting as you work your way toward the bottom.

A certain New Orleans Saint makes an appearance as the lone tight end on the list: Jimmy Graham. Graham revolutionized the position during his prime, becoming one of the most dominant vertical threats the game has ever seen and proving that tight ends could be featured as true No. 1 receiving options.

Just behind him is Packers legend Davante Adams, who continues to add to his legacy with the Los Angeles Rams after spending years as one of Green Bay's premier touchdown scorers. And, of course, there's Calvin Johnson. One of the most transcendent players of his generation, "Megatron" was a physical specimen unlike anything the league had seen -- a 6-foot-5, 240-pound receiver with 4.3 speed whose combination of size, athleticism, and ball skills made him virtually impossible to guard.

Similar to the running backs on our previous list, these pass catchers had a knack for finding the end zone, whether it was from inside the red zone or on explosive plays from anywhere on the field. More importantly, they earned the unwavering trust of their quarterbacks when the game was on the line.

Here's our ranking of the conference's top 10 all-time receiving touchdown leaders.

10. Calvin Johnson: 83 receiving touchdowns​

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• Team:Detroit Lions (2007 to 2015)

9. Davante Adams: 87 receiving touchdowns​

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• Teams: Green Bay Packers (2014 to 2021) and Los Angeles Rams (2025)

8. Jimmy Graham: 89 receiving touchdowns​

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• Teams:New Orleans Saints (2011 to 2014, 2023), Seattle Seahawks (2015 to 2017), Green Bay Packers (2018 to 2019), and Chicago Bears (2020 to 2021)

7. Isaac Bruce: 91 receiving touchdowns​

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• Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1994 to 2007) and San Francisco 49ers (2008 to 2009)

6. Randy Moss: 95 receiving touchdowns​

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• Teams:Minnesota Vikings (1998 to 2004, 2010) and San Francisco 49ers (2012)

5. Mike Evans: 108 receiving touchdowns​

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• Team:Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014 to 2025)

4. Larry Fitzgerald: 121 receiving touchdowns​

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• Team:Arizona Cardinals (2004 to 2000)

3. Cris Carter: 129 receiving touchdowns​

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• Teams:Philadelphia Eagles (1987 to 1989) and Minnesota Vikings (1990 to 2001)

2. Terrell Owens: 139 receiving touchdowns​

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• Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1996 to 2003), Philadelphia Eagles (2004 to 2005), and Dallas Cowboys (2006 to 2008)

1. Jerry Rice: 179 receiving touchdowns​

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• Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1985 to 2000) and Seattle Seahawks (2004)

This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Where does Jimmy Graham rank in NFC's all-time TD receptions?

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