History of Odell Beckham Jr. in Timeline

Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr., or OBJ, is an American football wide receiver. After playing college football at LSU, he was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. He has since played for the Giants, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins in the NFL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1989: Father at LSU

In 1989, Odell Beckham Sr. started playing running back at LSU.

1990: Father mentioned in "Friday Night Lights"

In 1990, Odell Beckham Sr. was mentioned in Buzz Bissinger's book "Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream".

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1992: Father at LSU and Mother Pregnant

In 1992, Odell Beckham Sr. played running back at LSU, and Heather Van Norman was pregnant with Odell, while in training for the Olympic trials.

1993: Mother wins national championships

In 1993, 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.

January 29, 2015: Sets One-Handed Catch Record

On January 29, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr., partnered with Drew Brees to set a new world record of 33 one-handed catches in one minute during a live ESPN broadcast from Glendale, Arizona. Although, CFL wide receiver Andy Fantuz broke it again afterwards.

2015: Part of Catching Odell TV movie

In 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was featured in "Catching Odell", a TV movie providing a behind-the-scenes look at his preparations for the upcoming season.

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2016: Television Debut in Code Black

In 2016, Odell Beckham Jr. made his television debut in "Code Black".

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May 2017: Signs endorsement contract with Nike

In May 2017, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a $25 million endorsement contract with Nike, the largest in NFL history at that time. The contract included incentives that could extend it to eight years and $48 million.

June 1, 2017: Mother resigns from coaching position

On June 1, 2017, Odell Beckham Jr.'s mother, Heather Van Norman, resigned from her position as the coach of the Nicholls State University track and field team.

2018: Appears in music video for "Bed"

In 2018, Odell Beckham Jr., along with Brad Wing, appeared in the music video for Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande's song "Bed".

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2018: Baptized in the Jordan River

In the summer of 2018, Odell Beckham Jr. was baptized in the Jordan River.

March 2021: Strategic advisor to Tribe Capital SPAC

In March 2021, Odell Beckham Jr. became a strategic advisor to a SPAC sponsored by Tribe Capital.

February 17, 2022: Birth of first child

On February 17, 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. and his then-partner Lauren Wood welcomed their first child, a son.

November 27, 2022: Escorted off American Airlines flight

On November 27, 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. was escorted off an American Airlines flight in Miami bound for Los Angeles for not wearing his seatbelt and being unresponsive. He was later banned from all future American Airlines flights.

2024: Brother wins Love Island USA

In 2024, Odell Beckham Jr.'s brother, Kordell Beckham, won season 6 of the reality dating competition show Love Island USA.

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September 16, 2025: Joins Baller League USA as manager

On September 16, 2025, Odell Beckham Jr. was announced as a manager for one of the teams in the new indoor six-a-side soccer competition, Baller League USA.