/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/V4LZY5H3Y5ADPISITN3VI4ZVEA.JPG "Sammy Watkins was the top receiver chosen in a loaded 2014 NFL draft class.")
With how loaded the Chiefs’ offense is, it can be easy to overlook the fact that they also have Sammy Watkins — the top receiver picked in one of the best receiving classes ever.
“Oh, he’s an unbelievable player,” said Bucs receiver Mike Evans, one of the other star pass catchers from the 2014 NFL draft. “Throughout his career, he’s dealt with a lot of injuries, but he’s a phenomenal player.”
Here’s a look at how Watkins and Evans stack up to the other receiving stars in that class:
Sammy Watkins, Chiefs (first round, No. 4 overall)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/O7KOAP65IVBEFENSYKVCKX5JHU.jpg "Sammy Watkins has had an injury-riddled career in the NFL.")
0 Pro Bowls, 1 Super Bowl win
Regular season stats: 37 catches, 421 yards, 2 touchdowns
Career stats: 321 catches, 4,665 yards, 33 touchdowns
Mike Evans, Bucs (first round, No. 7 overall)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7SJMGAFYNZBLHGZBUWM3IKBI5E.jpg "The Bucs' Mike Evans is playing in his first Super Bowl.")
3 Pro Bowls, 0 Super Bowl wins
Regular season stats: 70 catches, 1,006 yards, 13 touchdowns
Career stats: 532 catches, 8,266 yards
Odell Beckham, Browns (first round, No. 12 overall)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ECFTEELGA5CSPMAQWZRHH5NADM.jpg "Odell Beckham is a transcendent talent at receiver.")
3 Pro Bowls, 0 Super Bowl wins
Regular season stats: 23 catches, 319 yards, 3 touchdowns
Career stats: 487 catches, 6,830 yards, 51 touchdowns
Brandin Cooks, Texans (first round, No. 20 overall)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/2IDZKUXEGJASDKFUMKOTB7BLEM.jpg "Brandin Cook is on his fourth NFL team since coming out of Oregon State.")
0 Pro Bowls, 0 Super Bowl wins
Regular season stats: 81 catches, 1,150 yards, 6 touchdowns
Career stats: 483 catches, 6,880 yards, 40 touchdowns
Davante Adams, Packers (second round, No. 53 overall)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/KTQZ6YDWFJGXHJCO5LUPIITHGE.jpg "Green Bay's Davante Adams has developed into arguably the best receiver in the NFL.")
4 Pro Bowls, 0 Super Bowl wins
Regular season stats: 115 catches, 1,374 yards, 18 touchdowns
Career stats: 546 catches, 6,568 yards, 62 touchdowns
Allen Robinson, Bears (second round, No. 61 overall)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/VFZRWLVPZVDWTKNFVJ4Q4FAPHA.JPG "Allen Robinson, seen here in a 2018 game against the Bucs, continues to be a strong NFL receiver.")
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Regular season stats: 102 catches, 1,250 yards, 6 touchdowns
Career stats: 457 catches, 5,999 yards, 39 touchdowns
Jarvis Landry, Browns (second round, No. 63 overall)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/M4MWGL6W5RBBXKB3CGZN7OBA2Q.jpg "Jarvis Landry had seven catches in the Browns' postseason loss to Kansas City.")
5 Pro Bowls, 0 Super Bowl wins
Regular season stats: 72 catches, 840 yards, 3 touchdowns
Career stats: 656 catches, 7,028 yards, 35 touchdowns
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