James Lofton Hall Of Fame NFL

James Lofton was one of the most elegant and explosive wide receivers in NFL history, known for his deep-threat ability and graceful route running. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft, Lofton quickly became a premier playmaker, combining speed, precision, and athleticism to stretch defenses. Over a 16-year career, he played for the Packers, Raiders, Bills, Rams, and Eagles, surpassing 14,000 receiving yards and becoming the first player in league history to record 300 career receptions with two different teams.

Lofton was instrumental in the Buffalo Bills’ early 1990s Super Bowl runs, providing veteran leadership and big-game production. His consistency, durability, and professionalism made him one of the most respected receivers of his era. Lofton was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003, cementing his legacy as one of the game’s true deep-ball masters and one of the finest receivers ever to play.

Lofton's Awards and Honors

• 2× First-team All-Pro (1980, 1981)
• 2× Second-team All-Pro (1982, 1983)
• 8× Pro Bowl (1978, 1980–1985, 1991)
• NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
• Second-team All-American (1977)
• First-team All-Pac-8 (1977)

Notable Achievements

• First player with 300+ receptions for two different teams
• Averaged over 20 yards per catch three times
• Key contributor in three consecutive Super Bowls with the Bills

NFL Teams

Green Bay Packers (1978–1986)
Los Angeles Raiders (1987–1988)
Buffalo Bills (1989–1992)
Los Angeles Rams (1993)
Philadelphia Eagles (1993)