A. J. Brown

American football wide receiver

A. J. Brown - American football wide receiver
Born

June 30th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football player. Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Selected by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Achieved significant individual success including multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Recognized for performance in high-stakes games, contributing to the team's playoff runs. Transitioned to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022 and continued to excel in the role.

Recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in multiple seasons

Selected for the Pro Bowl in 2022

Played a key role in leading teams to playoff appearances

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