Career Timeline of Amon-Ra St. Brown: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Amon-Ra St. Brown made an impact.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a German-American NFL wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at USC before being drafted by the Lions in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. A standout player, St. Brown has been selected to the Pro Bowl in 2022, 2023, and 2024. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2023 and 2024. He is the younger brother of fellow NFL player Equanimeous St. Brown.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Senior Year at Mater Dei High School

In 2017, as a senior at Mater Dei High School, Amon-Ra St. Brown recorded 72 receptions for 1,320 yards and 20 touchdowns.

September 15, 2018: Career High Receiving Yards Against Texas

On September 15, 2018, Amon-Ra St. Brown recorded a career-high of 167 receiving yards in a game against Texas.

November 9, 2019: Career High Yards Against Arizona State

On November 9, 2019, Amon-Ra St. Brown recorded a career-high 173 receiving yards in a victory against Arizona State.

2020: Junior Season at USC

In 2020, as a junior, Amon-Ra St. Brown had 41 receptions for 478 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in six games at USC.

January 2, 2021: Declares for NFL Draft

On January 2, 2021, Amon-Ra St. Brown announced his declaration for the 2021 NFL Draft.

June 17, 2021: Signed Rookie Contract with Detroit Lions

On June 17, 2021, Amon-Ra St. Brown signed his four-year rookie contract with the Detroit Lions.

2021: Streak of Games with Receptions and Touchdowns

Amon-Ra St. Brown began a streak in Week 15 of the 2021 season, that extended into the 2022 season, becoming the first player in NFL history to have six straight regular season games with at least eight receptions and at least one touchdown.

2021: Drafted by Detroit Lions

In 2021, Amon-Ra St. Brown was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2021: Rookie Season Achievements

In 2021, St. Brown finished his rookie season with 90 receptions for 912 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns, along with 61 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. He was fifth in yardage for the 2021 wide receiver rookie class.

2022: Named Pro Bowler

In 2022, Amon-Ra St. Brown was named as a Pro Bowler for his efforts during the season. He also surpassed 1,000 receiving yards, becoming the youngest receiver in Lions' franchise history to do so.

2023: All-Pro and Pro Bowl Honors

In 2023, St. Brown finished the season third in the NFL with 1,515 receiving yards. He was selected as a First team All-Pro and earned Pro Bowl honors.

April 24, 2024: Contract Extension with Lions

On April 24, 2024, Amon-Ra St. Brown signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension, keeping him with the Lions through the 2028 season.

2024: Playoff Debut and Lions' First Playoff Win in 30 Years

In 2024, during the Wild Card Round game, St. Brown made his playoff debut, helping the Lions secure their first playoff win in over 30 years. He also scored a touchdown in the Divisional Round.