Career Timeline of Odell Beckham Jr.: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Odell Beckham Jr., from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr., or OBJ, is a prominent American football wide receiver. He gained recognition playing college football for the LSU Tigers before being drafted into the NFL by the New York Giants in 2014. Throughout his professional career, OBJ has played for several teams, including the Giants, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins. He is known for his athleticism and impressive receiving skills in the sport.
1989: Father played at LSU
In 1989, Beckham's father, Odell Beckham Sr., played running back at LSU.
1992: Father played at LSU and Mother pregnant with Beckham
In 1992, Beckham's father, Odell Beckham Sr., played running back at LSU, and Beckham's mother, Heather Van Norman, found out she was pregnant with Beckham.
1993: Mother won national championships
In 1993, Beckham's mother, Heather Van Norman, ran for three national championship relay teams, winning the events of indoor and outdoor 4 × 400 m and the outdoor 4 × 100 m relay.
2015: Part of Catching Odell TV Movie
In 2015, Beckham was part of Catching Odell, a TV movie that gave a behind-the-scenes point of view at his preparations and training for the upcoming season.
2016: Television Debut in Code Black
In 2016, Beckham made his television debut in Code Black.
May 2017: Signed endorsement contract with Nike
In May 2017, Beckham and Nike signed the largest endorsement contract in NFL history worth $25 million over five years.
June 1, 2017: Mother's Resignation
On June 1, 2017, Beckham's mother, Heather Van Norman, resigned from her position as the coach of the Nicholls State University track and field team.
2018: Appeared in music video for Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande song "Bed"
In 2018, Beckham, alongside his then-Giants teammate Brad Wing, appeared in the music video for the Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande song "Bed".
March 2021: Became a strategic advisor to Tribe Capital SPAC
In March 2021, Beckham became a strategic advisor to a SPAC sponsored by Tribe Capital.
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