The fullback with the most receiving yards in NFL history is Larry Centers. He played in 182 games and was targeted 386 times throughout his career. Larry Centers accumulated a total of 6,797 receiving yards during his time in the league.
I remember watching Centers play during his career, and he was known for his versatility as a fullback. He had great hands and was often used as a receiving threat out of the backfield. Centers had a knack for finding open space and was a reliable target for his quarterbacks.
It’s interesting to note that Centers’ receiving yards total is not too far off from Marshall Faulk’s record. Faulk, who is primarily known as a running back, amassed 6,875 receiving yards in his career. While Faulk holds the record for running backs, Centers certainly made a name for himself as a receiving threat out of the backfield.
Other notable running backs with significant receiving yards include Ronnie Harmon and Keith Byars. Harmon played in 181 games and had 6,799 receiving yards, just two yards shy of Centers’ total. Byars, on the other hand, played in 189 games and had 6,096 receiving yards.
Larry Centers stands out as the fullback with the most receiving yards in NFL history. His ability to contribute in the passing game made him a valuable asset to his teams, and his record still stands today.