Dwayne Bowe

Professional football wide receiver

Dwayne Bowe - Professional football wide receiver
Born

September 21st, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Louisiana State University, achieving significant success as a wide receiver. Selected 23rd overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL Draft. Recorded a standout career with the Chiefs, earning Pro Bowl selections and leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2010. Contributed to the team's playoff appearances and participated in various memorable games during tenure with the organization. Retired after a brief stint with the Cleveland Browns, leaving a lasting legacy as a key offensive player.

Earned Pro Bowl honors in 2010

Led NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2010

Achieved over 5,000 career receiving yards

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