CeeDee Lamb

American wide receiver who leads the NFL in receiving yards (2023) and holds multiple Dallas Cowboys franchise records with three Pro Bowl selections

Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, Cedarian DeLeon "CeeDee" Lamb developed his football skills at John and Randolph Foster High School before transferring to John Curtis Christian School. His exceptional high school performance earned him a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma, where he became one of the premier wide receivers in college football. During his three seasons with the Sooners from 2017 to 2019, Lamb accumulated over 3,200 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns, establishing himself as a consensus All-American and finalist for the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver. The Dallas Cowboys selected Lamb with the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, making him the third wide receiver chosen that year. Despite joining during a rookie season disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, he immediately made an impact with 74 receptions for 935 yards and five touchdowns. His breakout came in 2021 when he emerged as the Cowboys' primary receiving threat, recording 79 catches for 1,102 yards and six touchdowns, earning his first Pro Bowl selection. He followed with another 1,000-yard campaign in 2022, cementing his status among the league's elite receivers. Lamb's defining characteristics include his precise route-running ability, exceptional hands in traffic, and dynamic yards-after-catch skills that allow him to turn short receptions into explosive plays. His versatility enables him to line up in multiple positions across the formation, from the slot to outside receiver roles. He has consistently ranked among the NFL's leaders in contested catches and has developed into a reliable red-zone target. Within his first four NFL seasons, Lamb established himself as one of the most complete receivers in professional football and a cornerstone of the Cowboys' offensive system. His combination of technical skill, football intelligence, and big-play ability has made him a focal point of Dallas's aerial attack and one of the most promising young talents at his position league-wide.

Elite route runner with exceptional hands and ability to make contested catches, excels at creating separation and yards after catch

Lamb has quickly established himself as one of the NFL's elite young wide receivers and represents the future of the position.

• Pro Bowl 3x
• NFL receiving yards leader 2023 (1,749)
• Dallas Cowboys franchise receiving records
• Pro Bowl (2022, 2023, 2024)
• NFL receiving yards leader (2023)