Every wide receiver has had that one drop they wish they could take back, but for some players, every drop feels like a personal attack. These are the guys who never let a missed catch go without a little self-reflection (or sideline rant), and they’re not afraid to show their frustration when the ball slips through their fingers.
Here are NFL wide receivers who took every drop personally, counting down from 18 to 1.
18. Michael Gallup
Gallup plays with so much heart that even a single drop can send him into a spiral of helmet slams and sideline pacing. He’s got the fire, even if his hands occasionally let him down.
17. Amari Cooper
Cooper is usually a silent assassin, but when he drops one, you can see the frustration boil over. He might not scream, but you can bet he’s replaying it in his head all game long.
16. Terry McLaurin
McLaurin is one of the hardest-working receivers in the league, so when he drops a ball, it’s like a glitch in the matrix. He’ll often clap his hands together like he’s trying to reset his own system.
15. D.K. Metcalf
Metcalf is a physical freak who expects nothing less than perfection, so a drop is a big deal. He’s the type to rip off his helmet and pace like a caged lion on the sideline.
14. Mike Evans
Evans has a reputation as a big-play receiver, and a drop can send him into a mini-crisis. He’s known for smacking his helmet and muttering to himself after a miss.
13. CeeDee Lamb
Lamb has the swagger of a superstar, but a bad drop can knock him off his game. He’ll give a quick stare at his gloves like they’re plotting against him.
12. Stefon Diggs
Diggs is as competitive as they come, and a drop feels like a personal failure to him. You’ll catch him muttering to himself and shaking his head in disbelief.
11. Tyler Lockett
Lockett is all about precision, and a dropped pass feels like a glitch in his meticulous style. He’ll replay the moment in his mind for the rest of the game.
10. Keenan Allen
Allen prides himself on his route-running and hands, so a drop hits differently. Expect some serious head-shaking and self-talk if he lets one slip.
9. A.J. Brown
Brown is built like a linebacker and plays like a bully, but a drop can make him look downright heartbroken. He’s not one to hide his emotions when he messes up.
8. Justin Jefferson
Jefferson dances his way into the end zone, but a drop can kill his vibe faster than a missed Griddy. He’ll drop his head and glare at the turf like it’s to blame.
7. Davante Adams
Adams has some of the best hands in the game, so when he drops one, it feels like the universe glitched. He’ll give his gloves a long, hard stare as if they betrayed him.
6. Tyreek Hill
Hill’s speed can make up for a lot, but a drop cuts deep. He’ll usually give a frustrated head shake before going right back to burning corners.
5. Deebo Samuel
Samuel is all about power and precision, so when he drops a ball, you can see the steam coming out of his ears. He’s not one to brush it off easily.
4. Ja’Marr Chase
Chase made a name for himself with his hands, so when he drops one, it’s like watching a superhero slip on a banana peel. He’ll slap his hands together and mutter under his breath.
3. Odell Beckham Jr.
OBJ lives for the highlight reel, so a drop is like a personal betrayal. He’ll look up at the scoreboard replay like he’s trying to confirm it actually happened.
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2. DeAndre Hopkins
Hopkins rarely drops passes, but when he does, it’s like watching a perfectionist artist miss a stroke. He’ll stare at his gloves like they’ve personally betrayed him.
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1. Antonio Brown
AB’s intensity was unmatched, and a drop could send him into a full-blown meltdown. He was known to argue with himself, the ball, and sometimes the entire sideline when things went wrong.
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