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Joe Burrow is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on December 10, 1996, in Ames, Iowa, and his full name is Joseph Lee Burrow.
High School and College Career:
Burrow attended Athens High School in The Plains, Ohio, where he played both football and basketball. As a football player, he earned multiple records and awards, including the Ohio Mr. Football Award in 2014.
After high school, Burrow initially went to Ohio State University to play college football. However, after spending three years mostly as a backup, he transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2018 to continue his football career.
At LSU, Burrow had a breakout season in 2019, leading the Tigers to a 15-0 record, an SEC championship, and a national championship. During this season, he amassed numerous records and accolades, such as:
- Setting the NCAA single-season record for touchdown passes (60) and touchdowns responsible for (65)
- Winning the Heisman Trophy in a landslide vote
- Winning numerous other awards, including the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Award, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, and the AP College Football Player of the Year
Professional Career:
After his incredible performance at LSU, Joe Burrow was selected as the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. In his rookie season, he displayed great potential, starting in 10 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury in November 2020 against the Washington Football Team. Despite this injury, Burrow was still named the AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month for September.
Off-the-field Background:
Joe Burrow comes from a football-focused family. His father, Jimmy Burrow, was a football player and later became a longtime college football coach. Joe's two older brothers, Jamie and Dan, also played football in college. In addition to his athletic achievements, Burrow graduated from LSU with a master's degree in liberal arts.