Ja'Marr Chase

American football wide receiver, Pro Bowl

Ja'Marr Chase - American football wide receiver, Pro Bowl
Born

March 1st, 2000
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football player excelled as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, played a pivotal role in the team's offense and made significant contributions throughout the season. Achieved remarkable success in college football at LSU, where recorded over 1,700 receiving yards and 20 touchdown receptions in a single season. Instrumental in LSU's national championship victory in 2020, showcasing exceptional skills and athleticism.

Selected fifth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft

Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021

Led the Bengals to Super Bowl LVI in 2022

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