Joseph Lee Burrow is a prominent American football quarterback, currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. Born on December 10, 1996, in Ames, Iowa, Burrow started his college career at Ohio State before transferring to LSU, where he had a remarkable senior season, clinching the Heisman Trophy and leading his team to the College Football Playoff National Championship. Selected first overall by the Bengals in the 2020 NFL Draft, Burrow quickly made his mark in the league. His breakout season came in 2021 when he guided the Bengals to their first playoff win in over three decades and reached Super Bowl LVI. Known for his composure under pressure, he earned the nicknames “Joe Cool” and “Joe Brrr.” Ahead of the 2023 season, Burrow signed a record-breaking contract extension, showcasing his status as one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Number | No. 9 |
| Team | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Born | December 10, 1996 (age 27) |
| Hometown | Ames, Iowa, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| High School | Athens (The Plains, Ohio) |
| College | Ohio State (2015–2017), LSU (2018–2019) |
| NFL Draft | 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 |
| Year | Passing Yards | Touchdowns | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 904 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4,475 | 35 | 12 |
| 2021 | 4,611 | 34 | 14 |
| 2020 | 2,688 | 13 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5,208 | 60 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2,894 | 16 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2,674 | 16 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2,100 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2,205 | 29 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2,205 | 23 | 4 |
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