Jeremy Maclin
American football wide receiver
Born
May 11th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Achieved success during collegiate career at the University of Missouri, earning multiple accolades including All-American honors. In the NFL, Maclin recorded impressive statistics, showcasing abilities in receiving yards and touchdowns across several seasons. Contributed to the Chiefs' postseason success, including a victory in Super Bowl LIV.
Recorded over 10,000 receiving yards in the NFL
Caught 69 touchdown passes during NFL career
Earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2014
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