Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is an active American professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL).

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Joseph Lee Burrow was born on December 10, 1996, in Ames, Iowa, USA. The franchise quarterback stands 193 cm tall, and plays at a listed weight of 98 kg.

He attended Athens High School in The Plains, Ohio, where he showcased exceptional athletic talent and football IQ. Committing to Ohio State University, Burrow spent three seasons with the Buckeyes from 2015 to 2017, primarily serving as a backup.

Seeking a starting opportunity, he transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play for the Tigers from 2018 to 2019.

His 2019 senior campaign at LSU is widely considered one of the greatest individual seasons in college football history. He secured the Heisman Trophy in a landslide vote and led the Tigers to an undefeated season, culminating in a College Football Playoff National Championship victory where he was named the Offensive MVP.

Professional Career

Burrow was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

After his rookie campaign was cut short by a severe knee injury, Burrow engineered a magnificent return in 2021. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, he led the league in completion percentage (70.4%) and guided the Bengals to their first playoff victory since 1990. He orchestrated a magical postseason run that carried Cincinnati all the way to an appearance in Super Bowl LVI, earning him his first NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award.

In 2023, Burrow's immense value to the franchise was solidified when he signed what was, at the time, the largest contract in NFL history in terms of annual salary. He immediately rewarded the team's investment by leading the Bengals to their first consecutive division titles in franchise history.

Despite the team missing the playoffs during the 2024 season, Burrow remained individually spectacular. He led the league in both passing yards and passing touchdowns, earning him a second NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award. He enters the 2026 offseason having already cemented his status as one of the elite signal-callers of his generation.

Career Highlights

• 2019 – Heisman Trophy winner and CFP National Champion (LSU)
• 2021, 2024 – 2× NFL Comeback Player of the Year
• 3× Pro Bowl Selection – 2022, 2024, 2025
• 2024 – Led the NFL in both passing yards and passing touchdowns
• 2025 – Awarded the prestigious George Halas Award