By Moses Joshua 
Detroit Lions Star Breaks NFL Record for Most Receptions in First Five Seasons
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has officially etched his name into NFL history, and his reaction shows a mix of humility and determination. Against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14, St. Brown not only delivered a standout performance but also set the NFL record for the most receptions by a player in their first five seasons, finishing with six catches that brought his career total to 511.
A Historic Milestone
Drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, St. Brown has been a model of consistency since joining the Lions. His latest achievement surpassed the previous mark held by Michael Thomas, who recorded 510 receptions in his first five seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
Reflecting on the moment, St. Brown told FOX 2:
“To me, it’s humbling. I couldn’t do it without the guys around, my teammates, Jared (Goff), coach Campbell, (wide receivers coach) Scottie (Montgomery). The coaches, this whole building, the facility, I’m just honored to be in the position that I am to be drafted here.”
He continued, “I feel like when I was drafted here, if you told me, ‘You’re gonna break the record in five years and have the record for most catches in a player’s first five seasons,’ there’s no way I would believe you. It’s an amazing feeling, but I feel like I’m not done yet.”
A Career Built on Work Ethic and Consistency
St. Brown’s rise to NFL prominence has been fueled by an unrelenting work ethic, earning him accolades early in his career. Already a two-time First Team All-Pro and a three-time Pro Bowler, he reached 500 career receptions just two weeks ago against the New York Giants, accomplishing the feat in the second-fewest games in NFL history—77.
Entering Week 15 against the Los Angeles Rams, St. Brown stands on the edge of another milestone: potentially finishing a fourth consecutive season with over 100 catches and 1,000 receiving yards, further cementing his place among the league’s elite wideouts.
Eyes on Bigger Goals
Despite the personal success, St. Brown remains focused on team achievements and the future. “I feel like there’s still more to do, for me as a player and us as a team,” he said. “I feel like our goals are so much bigger. I feel like we’ve got the right guys, we’ve got the right coaches, to get this done.”
With his record-breaking moment now part of NFL history, St. Brown’s story is far from over. If his past five seasons are any indication, the best is yet to come—both for him and the Detroit Lions.