Jeremy Maclin

American football wide receiver

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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