Player
Julian Edelman
WR (retired)
Julian Edelman: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
12-year career, all in NE. 8,264 receiving yards, 3x Super Bowl champ, SB LIII MVP.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 155 |
| Receptions | 738 |
| Receiving Yards | 8,264 |
| Receiving TDs | 41 |
| Y/R | 11.20 |
From college QB + 7th-round pick to 4 straight 100-catch seasons. The most unlikely career arc.
TrendEdelman peak years
| Year | Rec | Yds | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 121 | 1,229 | 7 |
| 2014 | 118 | 1,253 | 5 |
| 2016 | 119 | 1,448 | 4 |
| 2018 | 100 | 1,238 | 6 |
| 2019 | 103 | 1,147 | 6 |
Receiving yards by year
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1229 |
| 2014 | 1253 |
| 2016 | 1448 |
| 2018 | 1238 |
| 2019 | 1147 |
Early career as gadget/return man (2009-2012): just 78 catches in 52 games. Then 660 catches over 8 prime years.
SplitEdelman career splits
| Era | Years | Rec | Yds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadget/return | 2009-2012 | 78 | 789 |
| WR1 prime | 2013-2019 | 639 | 7,160 |
| Final year | 2020 | 21 | 315 |
SB LIII MVP: 10 catches for 141 yards. He outproduced Brady, Gronk, and the whole NE offense.
RareSuper Bowl LIII Edelman line
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Catches | 10 |
| Yards | 141 |
| TDs | 0 |
| Result | NE 13-3 LA (MVP) |
His 1,442 career postseason yards rank #2 all-time, behind only Jerry Rice.
ComparisonAll-time postseason rec yards
| Player | Yds |
|---|---|
| Jerry Rice | 2,245 |
| Julian Edelman | 1,442 |
| Travis Kelce | 1,400+ |
| Reggie Wayne | 1,254 |
| Michael Irvin | 1,315 |
He sat out the entire 2017 season (ACL tear). NE still won Super Bowl LI without him.
AnomalyEdelman injury timeline
| Year | GP | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | Broken foot |
| 2017 | 0 | Torn ACL (full year) |
| 2020 | 6 | Knee surgery (retired) |
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