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Joe Burrow - Biography, Profile, Facts, and Career
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Joe Burrow is an American football player. He’s best known for his American football career as a quarterback for the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals.

Career

Raised in a family of star athletes, Joe Burrow started playing American football at six years old. He learned football under the supervision of his father who used to be a American football player himself.

Joe is known as a backup at the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2018. His career as a backup was a turning point for him.

However, after graduating from The Ohio State University in consumer and family financial services, he moved to Louisiana State University and played for the LSU Tigers

In 2019, he drove the LSU Tigers to the College Football Playoff National Championship, passing for 5,600 yards with 60 touchdowns.

Later in the same year, he won the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award for being one of the best college football quarterbacks.

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Profile

  • Real Name: Joseph Lee Burrow
  • Stage Name: Joe Burrow
  • Nicknames: Joe, Joey Franchise
  • Birthday: December 10, 1996
  • Birthplace: Ames, Iowa, United States
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Nationality: American
  • Religion: Christian
  • Profession: American Football player
  • Education:
    Athens High School;
    The Ohio State University;
    Lousiana State University
  • Hobby: Watching people at Walmart
  • Facebook: –
  • Twitter: @JoeyB
  • Threads: –
  • Instagram: @joeyb_9
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  • YouTube: –

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances 

  • Height: 193 cm (6’4”)
  • Weight: 100 kg (220 lbs)
  • Blood Type: –
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Body Measurements: –
  • Shoe Size: 12 (US)

Family 

  • Father: Jim Burrow
  • Mother: Robin Burrow
  • Brother: Dan Burrow
  • Sister: Jamie Burrow

Girlfriend & Dating History

Olivia Holzmacher 

Joe began dating Olivia Holzmacher in 2017. The couple knew each other through their time as students at Ohio State University.

The pair mostly keeps their relationship out of the spotlights, even though they appeared on public together oftentimes. Their relationship is still going strong.

Net Worth 

According to multiple sources, Joe has accumulated around $40 million to $50 million of net worth.

He earns most of his income as a professional American football player.

American Football

Joe signed a 4-year contract with the Bengals during his rookie years that valued more than $36 million, along with over $23 million bonus for signing and average salary of more than $9 million anually.

In September 2023, he signed a 5-year extension contract with the club that’s worth $275 million that includes more than $200 million guaranteed, along with $55 million of annual salary.

Joe is one of the highest-paid athlete throughout the history of NFL.

Facts

  • Joe’s father, Jim Burrow, also played in the NFL. He was a former defensive back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
  • His older siblings, Dan Burrow and Jamie Burrow, also played for the Cornhuskers. Dan was a safety, and Jamie a linebacker.
  • Joe went to Athens High School. During high school in 2014, he won Ohio Mr. Football and Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior.
  • He loves Kid Cudi. He often listens to his music before every game.
  • Joe used to be a fan of the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, and the Bengals’ inner-state competitor, the Cleveland Browns.
  • After finishing high school, he was offered 17 scholarships, including proposals from the University of Kentucky and Vanderbilt University.
  • American Airlines Flight No. 9 is named out of appreciation for Joe.
  • When he signed a contract with the Bengals as a rookie, he said that he wanted to save all of his contract payment and live on the money he procures from any endorsements he does.
  • Joe went to his first sports game when he was only five days old. Dan’s b-ball game was the very first game he saw live.
  • He is often mistaken for the American Actor Macaulay Culkin’s brother.
  • His ideal type is…
  • His net worth is around $1 million.

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Records

  • 2021 The Cincinnati Bengals – Most 300+ Yard Passing Games, Season – 6
  • 2021 The Cincinnati Bengals – Highest Passer Rating, Season – 108.3 
  • 2021 The Cincinnati Bengals – Most Passing Touchdowns, Season – 34
  • 2021 The Cincinnati Bengals – Most Passing Yards, Season – 4,611
  • 2021 The National Football League – Most Yards Lost on Sacks in a Single Postseason – 137
  • 2021 The National Football League – Most Times Sacked in a Single Postseason – 19
  • 2020 The National Football League – Most Completions by a Rookie – 37
  • The Cincinnati Bengals – Most Passing Yards, Game – 525
  • The Cincinnati Bengals – Highest Completion Percentage, Career – 68.2%
  • The Cincinnati Bengals – Highest Passer Rating, Career – 100.2
  • The Cincinnati Bengals – Most 400+ Yard Passing Games, Career – 4

Awards

  • 2021 National Football League Honor – Comeback Player of the Year – Joe Burrow
  • 2019 Heisman Memorial Trophy – Nation’s Top Player – Joe Burrow
  • 2019 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award – Nation’s Top Senior Quarterback – Joe Burrow
  • 2019 Associated Press College Football Player of the Year Award – Most Outstanding Collegiate Football Player – Joe Burrow
  • 2019 Maxwell  Award – Nation’s Top Player – Joe Burrow
  • 2019 Walter Camp Award – Nation’s Top Player – Joe Burrow
  • 2019 Davey O’Brien Award – Nation’s Top Quarterback – Joe Burrow

Quotes 

“I think people really underestimate the power of just wanting to do it, and hard work, and competitive spirit, and preparation.”

“I’ve won everywhere that I’ve been. I’ve never had a losing season in sports from the moment I was five-years-old. I’m not a loser.”

“You just have to keep the same mentality of trying to prove yourself every single day. But it’s a lot of easier when you have people telling you how bad you are than when people are telling you how good you are.”

“I’m just unapologetically myself, and I think that’s a good thing and people respect that.”

“I’m going to come in and compete and try to be the best player I can be.”

“You have to meet with your coaches, see what they’re thinking, what you’re thinking and meet the middle.”

FAQs

Who is Joe Burrow?

He is an American football player.

Who is Joe Burrow’s real name?

His real name is Joseph Lee Burrow.

What makes Joe Burrow famous?

He’s famous because of his American football career as a quarterback for the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals.

Where is Joe Burrow from?

He was born in Ames, Iowa, United States.

How old is Joe Burrow?

He was born in 1996, and he is 29 years old as of 2025.

When does Joe Burrow celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 10th of every December.

How tall is Joe Burrow?

His height is 6’4″ or 193 cm.

Who are Joe Burrow’s parents?

His father’s name is Jim Burrow and his mother’s name is Robin Burrow.

Is Joe Burrow married?

No, he is currently unmarried. But he is in a relationship with Olivia Holzmacher.

Who is Joe Burrow’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is not known.

How rich is Joe Burrow?

His net worth is around $40 million to $50 million.

What is Joe Burrow’s nationality?

His nationality is American.

Joe Burrow sure is one of the brightest star athletes on the field. Besides inheriting the athletic genes from his father, he has also made a path for himself by giving his best in every game.