Ja'Marr Chase

Explosive Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver who won the 2021 Offensive Rookie of the Year award and the 2024 receiving Triple Crown.

How many months separated Ja'Marr Chase's college national championship and his NFL playoff breakout? Just a handful. Months after winning a title at LSU alongside quarterback Joe Burrow, the pair reunited in Cincinnati, and Chase set the Bengals' single-game playoff record with 266 receiving yards against Kansas City in the 2021 AFC Championship. Born in Harvey, Louisiana, on March 1, 2000, he developed his game and his partnership with Burrow at Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie. 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, demonstrating his ability to perform in crucial moments throughout that postseason run. Chase's role in Cincinnati's transformation from perennial underachiever to championship contender says as much about him as any individual stat line. 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.

• 2021 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
• NFL receiving yards & TD leader 2024
• multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections