Rookie Record Breaker: Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb passes Bob Hayes

For as many great wide receivers that have played for the Dallas Cowboys, their performances during their rookie years have left a bit to be desired. The same cannot be said about CeeDee Lamb, who has just passed Hall of Famer “Bullet” Bob Hayes for the most receptions by a rookie in franchise history.

Lamb’s record breaking catch came on a screen pass in the second quarter, his third of the day. The question for him now is how badly he will shatter this record, having six more games to play in the pass happiest time in league history. Here’s the list of the most productive rookie pass catchers Dallas has ever seen.

Player Catches Year CeeDee Lamb 47 2020 Bob Hayes 46 1965 Dez Bryant 45 2010 Terrance Williams 44 2013 Antonio Bryant 44 2002 Mike Sherard 41 1986

There is one caveat here. In 1986 running back Herschel Walker, who was coincidentally traded to the same Minnesota Vikings that Lamb broke the record against, caught 76 passes. However, as a USFL convert he does not qualify for this illustrious record.

The No. 17 pick in the 2020 draft continues to be everything he was advertised as coming out of the University of Oklahoma. He was given number 88 to continue its legacy in Dallas and has done nothing but add shine to it so far in his first season.