Joe Mixon
American football running back, Pro Bowler
Born
July 24th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Oklahoma, where gained recognition as a standout running back. Entered the NFL Draft in 2017 and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals. Began a professional career as a running back and became a key player for the Bengals. Achieved Pro Bowl selection and set various franchise records.
Selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals
Eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in multiple seasons
Named to the Pro Bowl in 2021
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