One of the most sought after American football players in 2020 is Joe Burrow; whose age, girlfriend, hometown, high school and other personal achievements, undoubtedly, will make it to one of internet’s most trendy topics in the eclipsing year.
The 2020 National Football League (NFL) Draft, has been dubbed as one of the most competitive in recent times. Participants in its virtually held selection process due to social distancing regulations, as a result of the pandemic – a sum total of 58 players invited to fit into these positions comprising of Cornerbacks, Linebackers, Quarterbacks, Offensive tackles, Defensive ends, Offensive guards, Safeties, Tight ends, Running backs, Long snapper, Centers, Wide receivers, etc. Amongst these young talents is the outstanding Joe Burrow, who signed his four-year rookie contract, worth US$36.1 million, on July 31, 2020, with the Cincinnati Bengals as a quarterback.
Joe Burrow’s Biography, Age
Born in the closing month of the year, December 10th, 1996, Joe Burrow became interested in sports at quite a young age. The 24-year old was born into a sports family. His paternal grandfather had played basketball for the Mississippi State, his uncle, John Burrow played football at Ole Miss, his father, Jim Burrow was a former Defensive back, who played in the National Football League and Canadian Football League in his career days. He is also famous for his long stint as a college football coach from 1981 until his retirement in the 2018 season as a defensive coordinator for the Ohio Bobcats. Most notably, his brief spell with the team of his alma mater at the University of Nebraska, between 2001-2002, where his sons, Dan and Jamie Burrow, also played college football.
Although, not much is known of his mother, Robin Burrow, except that she is an elementary school principal. Asides that, she, together with her husband, Jim became regulars in Joe’s games while at LSU. Perhaps, just like her husband, she is supportive of her son’s career choice
It will be reckoned that Joe Burrow’s career as a professional football player began with the Cincinnati’s Bengals after he was selected in the first overall, but it is pertinent to note that he had carried the dream in his backpack all along. At age six, he accompanied his dad who was an assistant coach at Nebraska to the Rose Bowl and very soon, began playing in youth football leagues. Later, when his family relocated to Ohio, he will lead the school to three straight playoff appearances, and an eventual victory in seven playoffs in the school history.
Also, Burrow won the Mr Football Award and was named Gatorade Player of the award in 2014. As a result of his impactful contributions and commitment to the school’s sporting glories, in 2019, the school board decided to honour him by naming their stadium after him.
After completion of a degree in Consumer and Family Financial Services at Ohio State University, in May 2018, Joe Burrow transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) to further his college education and while there, he began his college career. While at LSU, he became a starter for the school’s team, Tigers and would go on to win the CFP National Champion, Heisman Trophy, AP College Football Player of the Year, Sporting News College Football Player of the Year, Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Manning Award, Lombardi Award, Unanimous All-American, Mr. Football Award, named Camp National Offensive Player of the Week, Three-time SEC Player of the Week, Top-ten win, broke the LSU record for career 300-yard games, all in 2019.
Joe Burrow Girlfriend
Joe Burrow’s girlfriend is Olivia Holzmacher and the two have gone public about their relationship. The young couple met in 2017 when Joe attended Ohio State University. He had also shared her goodwill message in a virtual post he made on social media, prior to his NFL Draft. It is revealed that the couple have been dating for the past two years and so far, there are no controversial issues surrounding the lovebirds who are spotted all lovey-dovey in mostly Olivia’s posts on Instagram.
Olivia Holzmacher who studied Data Analytics and graduated in 2019 has also been spotted in attendant of Burrow’s football games, while he played for the Tigers in LSU.
Burrow’s Hometown
Ames, Iowa is Joe Burrow’s hometown and place of birth. Ames is one of those cities in the United States reputable for sporting activities. NFL greats such as Marvin McNutt, Riley Reiff, Shaun Prater had all begun their college careers from the University of Iowa. Also, Shawn Johnson, Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist, Gymnastics was born and raised in Iowa. Zach Johnson, PGA Golfer & Masters Champion, Lolo Jones, NCAA and Olympic Trials Champion, amongst many others.
Where did Joe Burrow attend High School?
The nature of his father’s job as a coach made him move from one city to another alongside his family. Joe Burrow was registered in the Athens High School in Ohio, where he attended and received classes between 2011-2014. This was after his father accepted an offer at the Ohio University as Defensive coordinator.
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Other Interesting Facts about Joe Burrow
Despite being in the public eye for the most part of his life, there are still some facts people don’t know about the young quarterback.
He chose a different position in the game
Unlike his father Jim Burrow who played and coached as a Defensive back and Defensive coordinator, his uncle, John Burrow who played as a Defensive back, and his elder brothers, Dan and Jamie, who had both played in their college careers as defensive backs, Joe Burrow started out as a quarterback in his first youth football team, since they had no one to field in that position. Eventually, he became the first quarterback in the Burrow athletic lineage.
Burrow was born wealthy
With his family’s long history in the NFL and American football, many would have thought he was born wealthy. His family was middle-class, as his mother was an elementary school principal and his Dad, a coach that was not really amongst the A-list coaches with the money bag. His neighbourhood Ames, in Ohio, was not the American upper class or posh area therefore he grew up amongst hustlers and striving families whose aim was sole to make it out of the poverty class.
Burrow lost his Quarterback spot in Ohio
With Dwayne Haskins arrival to the team and his eventual progress into the starting line up for Ohio State University, Joe Burrow knew it was time to go, as it will be hard to win back his quarterback spot in a team whose coach, Urban Meyer, became his number one critic. This was what led to his forced transfer to Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2018.
Joe Burrow’s Speech
As the Heisman Trophy meant more to him, Joe Burrow’s speech on winning the trophy was very emotional. He spoke about the struggles the people of Ames in his hometown go through daily. In fact, the trophy was dedicated to the plights of the people of Ames. He used his speech as an opportunity and avenue to bring this attention to millions of people, who made donations to the town afterwards, based on Burrow’s revelations and insights.
