Joe Burrow

Professional American football player

Joe Burrow - Professional American football player
Born

December 10th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent American football player, gained recognition during college at Louisiana State University. Led the LSU Tigers to a national championship in 2019, securing the Heisman Trophy for outstanding performance. Subsequently drafted first overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2020 NFL Draft. Established a significant presence in the NFL as the starting quarterback for the Bengals, leading the team to the Super Bowl in the 2021 season.

Won the Heisman Trophy in 2019

Led LSU Tigers to the national championship in 2019

Drafted first overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020

Reached Super Bowl LVI with the Cincinnati Bengals

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