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 American football quarterback currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. He achieved significant success in college, playing for both Ohio State and LSU. During his senior year at LSU, he won the Heisman Trophy and led the team to a College Football Playoff National Championship. His outstanding college performance led to him being drafted first overall by the Bengals in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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

December 10, 1996: Joseph Lee Burrow Born

On December 10, 1996, Joseph Lee Burrow was born. He is now a professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL.

2002: Attended the Rose Bowl

In 2002, at the age of five, Joe Burrow attended the Rose Bowl because his father was an assistant coach for the University of Nebraska.

2003: Family Moved to North Dakota

In 2003, the Burrow family moved to North Dakota when his father was hired as the defensive coordinator at North Dakota State University in Fargo.

2011: Attended Athens High School

From 2011, Joe Burrow attended Athens High School where he led the team to three straight playoff appearances and the school's first seven playoff victories.

May 27, 2014: Committed to Ohio State

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

2015: Redshirted First Year at Ohio State

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

May 18, 2018: Transferred to LSU

On May 18, 2018, Joe Burrow transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) after realizing he wouldn't be the starting quarterback at Ohio State. He had graduated from Ohio State with a degree in consumer and family financial services.

2020: Wore 740 T-Shirt for NFL Draft

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

2021: Sports Illustrated writer Mike Santagata on Burrow's Physique

In 2021, Sports Illustrated writer Mike Santagata described Joe Burrow as "bigger than he looks at about 230 pounds," while also noting his athleticism and strength.

February 2022: Appeared On-Stage with Kid Cudi

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

June 2022: Spoke Out on Abortion Rights

In June 2022, Joe Burrow spoke out on Instagram in favor of abortion rights in the United States.

July 26, 2022: Emergency Appendectomy

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

January 2023: Purchased a Farm in Iowa

In January 2023, Joe Burrow, along with other athletes, purchased a farm in north Iowa with plans to acquire agricultural assets.

2023: Plays Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

In a 2023 interview, 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: Team Support During Injury

Throughout the remaining games of the 2023 season, Joe Burrow continued to be involved with team activities, supporting his teammates from the sidelines while recovering from his injury.