Chris Godwin

American football wide receiver

Chris Godwin - American football wide receiver
Born

February 27th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football player, primarily played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Played a pivotal role in leading the Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl LV, contributing significantly with receptions and yards throughout the playoffs. Developed a reputation for strong performance in clutch situations and for excellent route running skills.

Winning Super Bowl LV with the Buccaneers

Achieving over 1,000 receiving yards in multiple seasons

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