Amon-Ra St. Brown
American football player for the Lions
An American football player plays as a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL). In college, played for the University of Southern California, where set several records and received multiple accolades. Entered the NFL Draft in 2021, being selected in the fourth round. During the rookie season, achieved notable success, quickly establishing a reputation as a reliable target and making significant contributions to the Lions' offense.
Played for the Detroit Lions
Set records at USC
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