Courtland Sutton

American football wide receiver

Courtland Sutton - American football wide receiver
Born

October 10th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Contributed to the team's offense with receptions and touchdowns. Achieved a career-high in receiving yards during the 2019 season. Played college football at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where set records for receiving yards and touchdowns.

Drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2018

Achieved over 1,100 receiving yards in 2019

Selected for the Pro Bowl in 2020

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