Kansas City Chiefs All-Time Receiving Touchdowns Leaders starts with Travis Kelce, the franchise record-holder with 82 regular-season receiving touchdowns. Tony Gonzalez ranks second with 76, while Otis Taylor, Tyreek Hill, Chris Burford, Stephone Paige and Dwayne Bowe give Kansas City a touchdown-catching leaderboard loaded with tight ends, AFL legends and modern big-play receivers.
For the full team index, visit our Kansas City Chiefs all-time leaders and player rankings hub. This list uses regular-season receiving touchdowns recorded with the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs franchise only.
How This Chiefs Receiving Touchdown List Works
This list ranks the Kansas City Chiefs all-time receiving touchdown leaders by regular-season receiving touchdowns recorded with the franchise. It does not include playoff receiving touchdowns, preseason stats or touchdowns scored with another NFL team.
That matters for players like Tony Gonzalez, Tyreek Hill, Eddie Kennison, Andre Rison, Jeremy Maclin and other pass catchers who had NFL production outside Kansas City. For this leaderboard, only their Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs production counts.
The featured top 10 follows the franchise receiving touchdown leaderboard. The full table has been expanded into the top 30 ranking range, including ties, so the post gives more depth than the main graphic.
Last updated: July 2026 offseason. Totals reflect regular-season franchise stats through the 2025 NFL season, so active/current-era names such as Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice can keep climbing during future seasons.
Table of Contents
- How This Chiefs Receiving Touchdown List Works
- 1. Travis Kelce — 82 Receiving TDs
- 2. Tony Gonzalez — 76 Receiving TDs
- 3. Otis Taylor — 57 Receiving TDs
- 4. Tyreek Hill — 56 Receiving TDs
- 5. Chris Burford — 55 Receiving TDs
- 6. Stephone Paige — 49 Receiving TDs
- 7. Dwayne Bowe — 44 Receiving TDs
- 8. Fred Arbanas — 34 Receiving TDs
- 9. Henry Marshall — 33 Receiving TDs
- 9. Carlos Carson — 33 Receiving TDs
- Receiving Touchdowns vs. Chiefs Pass-Catching Legacy
- Biggest Takeaways
- Full Ranking Table
- FAQ
- Conclusion
- More Chiefs and NFL Rankings
1. Travis Kelce — 82 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 2013–present with Kansas City, franchise-record 82 receiving touchdowns, 1,080 receptions, 13,002 receiving yards, multiple Pro Bowls, multiple All-Pro honors and three Super Bowl championships.
Travis Kelce is the Kansas City Chiefs all-time receiving touchdown leader. He passed Tony Gonzalez and gave himself another major franchise record in one of the greatest tight end careers in NFL history.
Kelce’s touchdown production is not just a volume stat. His chemistry with Patrick Mahomes turned him into Kansas City’s most trusted red-zone answer, especially when defenses knew exactly where the ball wanted to go.
The route running, option-route feel and ability to uncover late in the play made Kelce the perfect scoring weapon for the modern Chiefs offense. For a franchise with Gonzalez, Otis Taylor, Tyreek Hill and several AFL-era stars on the same board, Kelce sitting No. 1 says everything.
2. Tony Gonzalez — 76 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1997–2008 with Kansas City, 76 receiving touchdowns, 916 receptions, 10,940 receiving yards, multiple Pro Bowls, multiple All-Pro honors and Pro Football Hall of Fame legacy.
Tony Gonzalez ranks second in Chiefs career receiving touchdowns with 76. Before Kelce broke the record, Gonzalez was the standard for pass-catching greatness in Kansas City.
Gonzalez helped redefine the tight end position. He was too athletic for most linebackers, too physical for many defensive backs and too consistent for defenses to erase from the game plan.
Even after being passed by Kelce, Gonzalez remains one of the most important offensive players in Chiefs history. Kansas City having both Gonzalez and Kelce at the top of this list is absurd tight end luxury.
3. Otis Taylor — 57 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1965–1975 with Kansas City, 57 receiving touchdowns, 410 receptions, 7,306 receiving yards and a key role in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl IV era.
Otis Taylor ranks third on the Chiefs all-time receiving touchdown list and remains the highest-ranking wide receiver on the board. His production came during one of the most important stretches in franchise history.
Taylor brought size, speed and big-play ability to Kansas City’s passing game. He was a major weapon for Len Dawson and one of the most dangerous receivers of the AFL/NFL merger era.
His 57 receiving touchdowns still hold up decades later. That is the sign of an era-proof franchise résumé.
4. Tyreek Hill — 56 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 2016–2021 with Kansas City, 56 receiving touchdowns, 479 receptions, 6,630 receiving yards, multiple Pro Bowls, multiple All-Pro honors and one Super Bowl championship.
Tyreek Hill ranks fourth in Chiefs career receiving touchdowns with 56. His speed changed the entire shape of Kansas City’s offense and forced defenses to play with panic cushion almost every snap.
Hill could score from anywhere. Deep balls, screens, crossers, broken plays and quick throws all became touchdown threats because of his acceleration and open-field burst.
His Chiefs career lasted only six seasons, but the touchdown pace was ridiculous. Hill finished just one touchdown behind Otis Taylor for the wide receiver franchise lead.
5. Chris Burford — 55 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1960–1967 with the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs franchise, 55 receiving touchdowns, 391 receptions, 5,505 receiving yards and AFL All-Star honors.
Chris Burford ranks fifth in Chiefs career receiving touchdowns with 55. He was one of the franchise’s first great pass catchers and a major piece of the Dallas Texans/AFL passing game.
Burford built strong chemistry with Len Dawson and became one of Kansas City’s most dependable scoring targets during the early years of the franchise.
His spot in the top five connects the modern Chiefs record book to the team’s earliest offensive foundation.
6. Stephone Paige — 49 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1983–1991 with Kansas City, 49 receiving touchdowns, 377 receptions and 6,341 receiving yards.
Stephone Paige ranks sixth in Chiefs career receiving touchdowns with 49. He was one of Kansas City’s most productive receivers of the 1980s and early 1990s.
Paige combined vertical ability with long-term production. His speed made him a dangerous downfield target, and his touchdown total keeps him comfortably inside the franchise top 10.
He is also remembered for a 309-yard receiving game, one of the most famous single-game performances in Chiefs history. That kind of explosion fits perfectly with his place on this leaderboard.
7. Dwayne Bowe — 44 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 2007–2014 with Kansas City, 44 receiving touchdowns, 532 receptions, 7,155 receiving yards and one Pro Bowl selection.
Dwayne Bowe ranks seventh on the Chiefs all-time receiving touchdown list with 44. He was Kansas City’s clear No. 1 wide receiver through several different quarterback situations.
Bowe’s size, strength and contested-catch ability made him one of the franchise’s better red-zone receivers. He could win physical matchups and carry the passing game during uneven offensive years.
His 44 receiving touchdowns and more than 7,000 receiving yards make him one of the most productive wide receivers in Chiefs history.
8. Fred Arbanas — 34 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1962–1970 with the franchise, 34 receiving touchdowns, 198 receptions, 3,101 receiving yards, AFL All-Star honors and a Super Bowl IV championship.
Fred Arbanas ranks eighth in Chiefs receiving touchdowns with 34. Before Gonzalez and Kelce made Kansas City a tight end factory, Arbanas helped build that foundation.
Arbanas gave Kansas City a tough, reliable target in the AFL years. His touchdown production helped the Chiefs build one of the league’s strongest early offenses.
He is not just a footnote because Gonzalez and Kelce came later. Arbanas is part of the reason tight end scoring has always had a real place in Chiefs history.
9. Henry Marshall — 33 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1976–1987 with Kansas City, 33 receiving touchdowns, 416 receptions and 6,545 receiving yards.
Henry Marshall is tied for ninth in Chiefs career receiving touchdowns with 33. He was one of the franchise’s most reliable receivers during a difficult offensive stretch.
Marshall’s value came through longevity and consistency. He stayed productive for more than a decade and remains high on multiple Chiefs receiving leaderboards.
His touchdown total does not match the top names, but his full Kansas City body of work deserves real respect.
9. Carlos Carson — 33 Receiving TDs
Kansas City Chiefs Stats & Accolades: 1980–1989 with Kansas City, 33 receiving touchdowns, 352 receptions, 6,360 receiving yards and multiple Pro Bowl selections.
Carlos Carson is tied for ninth with 33 receiving touchdowns. He gave Kansas City one of its best deep threats of the 1980s.
Carson’s speed and vertical ability made him dangerous every time he got behind coverage. He averaged big yards per catch and helped stretch the field for the Chiefs offense.
His touchdown total, receiving yardage and Pro Bowl-level peak keep him firmly among the franchise’s best pass catchers.
Receiving Touchdowns vs. Chiefs Pass-Catching Legacy
This leaderboard tells the story of Chiefs pass-catching history better than a simple yards list does. Receiving yards reward longevity and volume, but receiving touchdowns show who consistently finished drives.
That is why Travis Kelce and Tony Gonzalez sitting first and second matters so much. Kansas City’s two greatest tight ends were not just chain movers; they were the franchise’s most productive scoring targets.
The wide receiver battle near the top is also extremely tight. Otis Taylor has 57 receiving touchdowns, Tyreek Hill has 56 and Chris Burford has 55. Three very different eras are separated by only two touchdowns.
The expanded table also shows how deep the list gets once ties are included. Players like Eddie Kennison, Jamaal Charles, Mecole Hardman, Rashee Rice, Jerick McKinnon and Andre Rison all add different types of offensive value to the franchise’s scoring history.
Biggest Takeaways From the Chiefs Receiving Touchdown List
The biggest takeaway is Kansas City’s tight end dominance. Kelce and Gonzalez are the top two names, while Arbanas also appears in the top 10 from the AFL era.
The second takeaway is how close the wide receiver race is near the top. Taylor, Hill and Burford are separated by almost nothing, which makes the Chiefs’ non-tight end touchdown hierarchy more competitive than it looks at first glance.
The third takeaway is how much history this list covers. Burford and Arbanas represent the Dallas Texans/AFL foundation, Taylor represents the Super Bowl IV era, Bowe represents the pre-Mahomes years and Kelce/Hill represent the modern dynasty.
Full Ranking Table: Kansas City Chiefs All-Time Receiving Touchdowns Leaders
Note: This table is sorted by regular-season receiving touchdowns recorded with the Chiefs franchise only. Dallas Texans franchise history is included. The table uses the top 30 ranking range and includes ties, which is why there are more than 30 rows.
| Rank | Player | Position | Team Years | Receiving TDs | Receptions | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Kelce | TE | 2013–present | 82 | 1,080 | 13,002 |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | TE | 1997–2008 | 76 | 916 | 10,940 |
| 3 | Otis Taylor | WR | 1965–1975 | 57 | 410 | 7,306 |
| 4 | Tyreek Hill | WR | 2016–2021 | 56 | 479 | 6,630 |
| 5 | Chris Burford | WR | 1960–1967 | 55 | 391 | 5,505 |
| 6 | Stephone Paige | WR | 1983–1991 | 49 | 377 | 6,341 |
| 7 | Dwayne Bowe | WR | 2007–2014 | 44 | 532 | 7,155 |
| 8 | Fred Arbanas | TE | 1962–1970 | 34 | 198 | 3,101 |
| 9 | Henry Marshall | WR | 1976–1987 | 33 | 416 | 6,545 |
| 9 | Carlos Carson | WR | 1980–1989 | 33 | 352 | 6,360 |
| 11 | Eddie Kennison | WR | 2001–2007 | 25 | 321 | 5,230 |
| 12 | Frank Jackson | WR | 1961–1965 | 21 | 163 | 2,516 |
| 13 | Jamaal Charles | RB | 2008–2016 | 20 | 285 | 2,457 |
| 13 | Willie Davis | WR | 1991–1995 | 20 | 172 | 3,014 |
| 15 | Derrick Alexander | WR | 1998–2001 | 19 | 213 | 3,685 |
| 16 | Abner Haynes | RB | 1960–1964 | 17 | 199 | 2,739 |
| 17 | Mecole Hardman | WR | 2019–2024 | 16 | 177 | 2,296 |
| 17 | Walter White | TE | 1975–1979 | 16 | 163 | 2,396 |
| 19 | J.J. Birden | WR | 1990–1994 | 14 | 183 | 2,819 |
| 19 | Curtis McClinton | RB | 1962–1969 | 14 | 154 | 1,945 |
| 19 | Jerick McKinnon | RB | 2021–2023 | 14 | 94 | 811 |
| 19 | Rashee Rice | WR | 2023–present | 14 | 156 | 1,797 |
| 19 | Demarcus Robinson | WR | 2016–2021 | 14 | 145 | 1,679 |
| 24 | Jonathan Hayes | TE | 1985–1993 | 12 | 135 | 1,541 |
| 24 | Gloster Richardson | WR | 1967–1970 | 12 | 62 | 1,358 |
| 24 | Andre Rison | WR | 1997–1999 | 12 | 133 | 1,852 |
| 27 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 2017–2018; 2024–2025 | 11 | 120 | 1,152 |
| 27 | Frank Pitts | WR | 1965–1970 | 11 | 78 | 1,450 |
| 27 | Willie Scott | TE | 1981–1985 | 11 | 75 | 682 |
| 30 | Tim Barnett | WR | 1991–1993 | 10 | 82 | 1,188 |
| 30 | Lake Dawson | WR | 1994–1997 | 10 | 103 | 1,406 |
| 30 | Jeremy Maclin | WR | 2015–2016 | 10 | 131 | 1,624 |
FAQ: Kansas City Chiefs All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders
Who has the most receiving touchdowns in Kansas City Chiefs history?
Travis Kelce has the most receiving touchdowns in Kansas City Chiefs history with 82 regular-season receiving touchdowns.
Who is second in Chiefs career receiving touchdowns?
Tony Gonzalez ranks second in Chiefs career receiving touchdowns with 76 receiving touchdowns.
Who is the Chiefs all-time receiving touchdown leader among wide receivers?
Otis Taylor is the Chiefs all-time receiving touchdown leader among wide receivers with 57 receiving touchdowns.
Where does Tyreek Hill rank in Chiefs receiving touchdowns?
Tyreek Hill ranks fourth in Chiefs career receiving touchdowns with 56 receiving touchdowns recorded with Kansas City.
Are playoff receiving touchdowns included in this Chiefs ranking?
No. This ranking uses regular-season receiving touchdowns with the Chiefs franchise only. Playoff receiving touchdowns, preseason stats and touchdowns with other teams are not included.
Does this Chiefs list include Dallas Texans franchise stats?
Yes. Dallas Texans franchise stats are included because the Chiefs began as the Dallas Texans before becoming the Kansas City Chiefs.
How many players are in the full Chiefs receiving touchdown table?
The full table includes the top 30 ranking range, plus ties, for Kansas City Chiefs regular-season receiving touchdowns.
Conclusion: Travis Kelce Owns the Chiefs Receiving Touchdown Record
Travis Kelce is the Kansas City Chiefs all-time receiving touchdown leader with 82 touchdowns. Tony Gonzalez ranks second with 76, while Otis Taylor remains the highest-ranking wide receiver in franchise history.
This leaderboard shows the full story of Chiefs touchdown-catching history, from the Dallas Texans/AFL years to the modern Mahomes dynasty. Kelce now owns the top spot, and his record gives Kansas City one of the strongest tight end legacies in NFL history.
The active name to watch is Rashee Rice. He has already reached the expanded table and could keep climbing if he stays healthy and remains a major part of Kansas City’s passing game.
More Chiefs and NFL Rankings
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