Ja'Marr Chase

American wide receiver who won the 2019 College Football National Championship with LSU and set the NFL single-season receiving yards record in 2024.

Born in Harvey, Louisiana, on March 1, 2000, Ja'Marr Chase emerged from the New Orleans suburb as one of the most promising wide receiver prospects of his generation. He attended Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, where he developed his exceptional receiving skills and formed a crucial partnership with quarterback Joe Burrow that would later define both their professional careers. Chase's collegiate career at Louisiana State University established him as an elite receiver. During LSU's historic 2019 championship season, he recorded 84 catches for 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns, earning the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver. His dominant performance in the College Football Playoff, including 221 receiving yards against Oklahoma in the semifinal, helped propel LSU to a perfect 15-0 season and national title. Chase opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns before declaring for the NFL Draft. Selected fifth overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2021 NFL Draft, Chase immediately reunited with Burrow and transformed the franchise's offensive capabilities. His rookie season yielded 81 receptions for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns, earning him NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors while helping Cincinnati reach Super Bowl LVI. Chase's playoff debut was particularly remarkable, as he became the youngest player to record 100 receiving yards in his first playoff game. His 266 receiving yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game set a franchise record and demonstrated his ability to perform in crucial moments. Chase's impact extends beyond individual statistics to his role in Cincinnati's transformation from perennial underachiever to championship contender. His exceptional yards-after-catch ability, precise route-running, and reliable hands have established him among the NFL's premier receivers. The Burrow-Chase connection has become one of the league's most productive quarterback-receiver tandems, revitalizing Cincinnati's offense and establishing a foundation for sustained success in the competitive AFC.

Elite route runner with exceptional hands and deep-ball ability, known for clutch catches and big-play potential

Chase helped establish a new standard for immediate NFL impact by wide receivers, proving that elite college players can transition seamlessly to professional success.

• Offensive Rookie of the Year 2021
• Pro Bowl 4x
• All-Pro 2x
• NFL single-season WR receiving yards record (2024, 1,708)
• College Football National Championship 2019
• Biletnikoff Award 2019