Childhood and Education Journey of Joe Burrow in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Joe Burrow. A timeline of key moments.

Joe Burrow is a professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Ohio State before transferring to LSU, where he won the Heisman Trophy and a national championship. Burrow was drafted first overall by the Bengals in 2020 and is considered a key player for the team. He is known for his leadership and passing abilities.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 10, 1996: Birth of Joseph Lee Burrow

On December 10, 1996, Joseph Lee Burrow was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback.

2002: Attended 2002 Rose Bowl

In 2002, at the age of five, Joe Burrow attended the Rose Bowl due to his father's role as an assistant coach for the University of Nebraska.

2003: Family Moved to North Dakota

In 2003, the Burrow family relocated to North Dakota when Jim Burrow accepted the defensive coordinator position at North Dakota State University.

2011: Attended Athens High School

In 2011, Joe Burrow started attending Athens High School.

May 27, 2014: Committed to Ohio State

On May 27, 2014, Joe Burrow committed to play football at Ohio State University.

2015: Redshirted First Year at Ohio State

In 2015, Joe Burrow redshirted his first year at Ohio State University.

2015: Rated as a Four-Star Football Recruit

In 2015, Joe Burrow was rated as a four-star football recruit.

May 18, 2018: Transferred to LSU

On May 18, 2018, Joe Burrow transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) after graduating from Ohio State.

2019: Burrow Family Athletic Lineage

According to a 2019 Sports Illustrated story, "The Burrow athletic lineage dates back nearly a century."

2020: Wore 740 T-shirt During NFL Draft

During the 2020 NFL Draft, Joe Burrow wore a T-shirt with the number 740, referencing the area code for Athens and Appalachian Ohio.

February 2022: Appearance with Kid Cudi

In February 2022, Joe Burrow appeared on-stage with Kid Cudi during a Super Bowl afterparty.

June 2022: Advocacy for Abortion Rights

In June 2022, Joe Burrow spoke out on Instagram in favor of abortion rights in the United States following the Roe v. Wade overturn.

July 26, 2022: Emergency Appendectomy

On July 26, 2022, Joe Burrow underwent emergency surgery to remove his appendix due to severe appendicitis.

January 2023: Farm Investment

In January 2023, Joe Burrow was among a coalition of athletes who purchased a 104-acre north Iowa farm with plans to further acquire a diverse set of agricultural assets.

November 17, 2023: Injury Report Policy Investigation & Season Ending Injury Announcement

On November 17, 2023, the Bengals announced that Joe Burrow would miss the remainder of the season due to a torn Scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. Also on November 17, 2023, the NFL launched an investigation into whether the Bengals were compliant with the injury report policy.

December 9, 2023: NFL Investigation Conclusion

On December 9, 2023, the NFL concluded their investigation and found that the Bengals were compliant with the league's injury report policy.

2023: Super Smash Bros. Gamer

In a 2023 interview, Joe Burrow stated that he usually plays Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on flights to road games with his teammates, and that he frequently plays as Ness from Earthbound.

2023: Support from the Sidelines

Throughout the remainder of the 2023 season, Joe Burrow supported his teammates, particularly backup quarterback Jake Browning, from the sidelines after his season-ending wrist injury.