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James Lofton is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for sixteen seasons. He was a three-time All-Pro selection and eight-time Pro Bowl selection. He was also the first wide receiver in NFL history to record over 10,000 career receiving yards.
Lofton was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first
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James Lofton is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for sixteen seasons. He was a three-time All-Pro selection and eight-time Pro Bowl selection. He was also the first wide receiver in NFL history to record over 10,000 career receiving yards.
Lofton was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft out of Stanford University. He quickly established himself as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, leading the league in receiving yards in 1979 and 1981. He was also named to the All-Pro team in 1979, 1981, and 1984.
In 1984, Lofton was traded to the Los Angeles Raiders, where he continued to be a top receiver. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987. He was also named to the All-Pro team in 1985 and 1986.
In 1988, Lofton was traded to the Buffalo Bills, where he continued to be a top receiver. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1988, 1989, and 1991. He also led the league in receiving yards in 1989.
Lofton retired after the 1993 season with 14,004 career receiving yards, which was the most in NFL history at the time. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
Lofton was one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history. He was a three-time All-Pro selection and eight-time Pro Bowl selection. He was also the first wide receiver in NFL history to record over 10,000 career receiving yards. His accomplishments earned him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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