Joe Burrow Biography

Joe Burrow is an American football quarterback for the National Football League (NFL) team Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football for Ohio State, but in 2018 shifted to Louisiana State University. With his game-changing drive, Joe led the Bengals to a third win and spoiled the almost best game of Trevor Lawrence. There’s a reason Joe Burrow is considered one of the best.

He won the Heisman Trophy in college and helped lead the LSU Tigers to a national title during his senior year. The Cincinnati Bengals picked him first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. Fans call him “Joe Cool” because he stays calm under pressure. He’s also one of the few players to win the Comeback Player of the Year award more than once, most recently for his performance last season

Early Life

Joe Burrow or known as Joseph Lee Burrow was born in Ames, Iowa on December 10, 1996, to parents Robin and Jim Burrow. Joe Burrow comes from a strong football family. His father, Jim Burrow, played in the NFL and later became a college football coach.

His two older brothers, Dan and Jamie Burrow, also played college football. Sports and athletics have always been a big part of their lives. At just 6 years old, Joe attended the 2002 Rose Bowl. That moment sparked his interest in football, and he started playing soon after.

He later attended Athens High School in Ohio, where he played quarterback and built a strong reputation. In 2015, he joined Ohio State University but transferred to Louisiana State University in 2018. He graduated from LSU with a degree in consumer and family financial services.

Joe Burrow Career

 

During his school years, Joe Burrow played football for Athens High School, where he threw for 11,416 passing yards and 157 touchdowns. He also rushed for 2,067 yards and scored 27 rushing touchdowns. In 2014, he earned Ohio’s Mr. Football Award for his impressive performance.

In 2015, he joined Ohio State University for college and football. Over the next few seasons, he played in 10 games, throwing for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns. Knowing Dwayne Haskins would be named the starting quarterback, Burrow transferred to Louisiana State University in 2018.

That year, he played 13 games for LSU, passing for 2,894 yards with 16 touchdowns and rushing for 399 yards with 7 touchdowns. The 2019 season became a turning point in his career. After LSU’s season opener against Georgia Southern, where he threw for 278 yards and five touchdowns, Burrow was named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week.

In a later game against Utah State, he threw for 344 yards and five touchdowns, becoming the first LSU quarterback to throw five touchdowns in four straight games. By the end of the 2019 season, he had passed for 5,671 yards and 60 touchdowns, along with 368 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns. That same year, he received the Heisman Trophy for his outstanding season.

NFL

In 2020, Joe Burrow was invited to the virtual NFL Draft and was selected first overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. On July 31, 2020, he signed a four-year contract worth $36.1 million. He made his NFL debut against the Los Angeles Chargers, throwing for 193 passing yards and scoring one rushing touchdown. In Week 3, he threw for 312 yards and 2 touchdowns in a game that ended in a tie against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Joe Burrow Biography
Real Name	Joseph Lee Burrow
Birth Date	December 10, 1996
Age (as of 2025)	28 Years
Birthplace	Ames, Iowa, U.S.
Nationality	American
Profession	Football Player
Religion	Christianity
Sun sign	Sagittarius
Physical Statistics
Height	in feet inches – 6’ 4” – in Centimetres – 193 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 100 kg  –  in Pounds –  221 lbs
Shoe Size	12 (U.S.)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Hazel
Body Type	Athletic
Family
Father	Jim Burrow
Mother	Robin Burrow
Sister	–
Brother	Dan Burrow, Jamie Burrow
Qualification/Education
School	Athens High School
College	Ohio State University, Louisiana State University
Relationship Status
Marital Status	In Relation
Affair	Yes
Girlfriend	Olivia Ponton

Personal Life

Joe Burrow is currently in a relationship with Olivia Ponton. Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton’s romance began in an unexpected way. Their connection traces back to December 2024, during a time when several NFL stars were hit by a string of home burglaries.

On Monday, December 9, someone broke into Burrow’s house while he was in Dallas for a game. Ponton, who showed up at his home, found a broken window and a messy bedroom. She quickly called 911 to report the break-in.

They kept things quiet for the rest of the year. In May 2025, fans saw them together for the first time at the F1 Miami Grand Prix. Paparazzi videos showed them leaving events in the same Sprinter van more than once that weekend.

One day later, Burrow flew to New York City for the Met Gala. He made his red carpet debut, though Ponton didn’t walk beside him. Still, both were seen later at the same after-parties. When reporters asked Ponton about their relationship, she stayed silent and didn’t respond.

Joe Burrow Net Worth

Joe Burrow has an estimated net worth of around $70 million, according to the Cincinnati Bengals website. Most of his wealth comes from his NFL contracts. He signed a four-year rookie deal worth $36.1 million after being picked first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.

In 2023, he agreed to a five-year extension worth $275 million, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL based on average yearly salary. That contract pays him $55 million per season. In addition to his football earnings, Burrow makes money through endorsement deals. He has worked with brands like Bose, Nike, Fanatics, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

His calm personality, leadership skills, and clean image make him a favorite for marketing campaigns. Burrow also gives back to his community. He launched the Joe Burrow Foundation in 2022 to help families who are dealing with hunger and mental health challenges. His success both on and off the field continues to grow each year.

Trivia

• Joe Burrow is an American football player from Ames, Iowa who plays for the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Along with football he also played basketball in high school.
• His speech after winning the Heisman trophy inspired people to donate $503,000 to the issues of the people in Athens.
• Back in Athens, there is a football stadium named after Burrow.
• In 2015, 247Sports ranked him as the eighth-best dual-threat quarterback.
• He has a massive following on Instagram with 1.3 million followers and 530.8k followers on Twitter.