Joe Burrow is an American football quarterback for the National Football League (NFL) Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football for Ohio State but transferred to Louisiana State University in 2018. Joe’s game-changing drive led the Bengals to a third win and spoiled what was almost Trevor Lawrence’s best game.
Early life
Joe Burrow, or known as Joseph Lee Burrow, was born on December 10, 1996, in Ames, Iowa, to parents Robin and Jim Burrow. His father was also an NFL player and college football coach. He has two brothers, Dan and Jamie Burrow, both of whom also played college football, but sports and track and field run as a family. At the age of 6, Joe competed in the 2002 Rose Bowl and soon after began playing football. He went to Athens High School, Ohio, where he continued acting. Later in 2015, he went to Ohio State University, but transferred to Louisiana State University in 2018 and received his graduate degree in Financial Services for Consumers and Families.
Joe Burrow career
In high school, he played football for Athens High School and had a total of 11,416 passing yards with 157 passing touchdowns and 2,067 rushing yards with 27 running touchdowns. In 2014, he received Ohio’s Mr. Football Award. Later, for his graduation and football career, he decided to attend Ohio State University in 2015 and played 10 games where he rushed for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns. He knew the quarterback position would go to Dwayne Haskins, so in 2018, he transferred to Louisiana State University and played quarterback for the team. He played a total of 13 games in which he had 2,894 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and 399 rushing yards with 7 touchdowns.
The 2019 season was a huge success in Burrow’s career. He was named the SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week after the season-opener game against Georgia Southern, where he rushed for 278 yards and five touchdowns. In his game against Utah State, he threw for 344 yards and scored 5 touchdowns, making him the first LSU quarterback to do so in four straight games. By the end of 2019, he was throwing for 5,671 passing yards with 60 passing touchdowns and rushing for 368 yards with 5 touchdowns. That same year, he was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his outstanding performance in the season.
NFL
In 2020, Joe was invited to the virtual draft for the NFL. First selected by the Cincinnati Bengals, he signed a four-year, $36.1 million contract on July 31, 2020. On his debut, he played against the Los Angeles Chargers, where he had 193 passing yards with 46 rushing touchdowns. In Week 3, Joe threw 312 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns in a tie against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Joe Burrow biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Joseph Lee Burrow |
| date of birth | December 10, 1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| place of birth | Ames, Iowa, USA |
| nationality | American |
| job | soccer player |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | protect |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 6′ 4” – in centimeters – 193cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 100kg – in pounds – 221 pounds |
| shoe size | 12 (USA) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| eye color | hazel |
| body type | Sporty |
Joe Burrow family | |
| father | Jim Burrow |
| mother | Robin Burrow |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | Dan Burrow, Jamie Burrow |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | Athens High School |
| University | Ohio State University, Louisiana State University |
relationship status | |
| marital status | in relation |
| affair | Yes |
| Who is Joe Burrow’s girlfriend? | Olivia Ponton |
Personal life
Joe Burrow’s dating history includes a long-term relationship with his college sweetheart, Olivia Holzmacher, whom he dated from 2017 to 2024 after meeting at Ohio State University. They were considered serious, with rumors of engagement circulating before they quietly split in 2024. Following the breakup, Joe Burrow has been linked to model and influencer Olivia Ponton, with their relationship rumors starting around December 2024.
The relationship with Olivia Ponton reportedly began casually in the fall of 2024, around the time she called the police for a burglary at Joe Burrow’s Ohio home while he was away for a game. Since then, they have been seen together at public events like the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and in New York City, which fueled speculation that they are officially dating, although neither has formally confirmed this.
Joe Burrows net worth
Joe Burrow’s net worth is estimated to be around $50 million as of 2025. This wealth primarily comes from his NFL career earnings and endorsement deals. Burrow signed a historic five-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals in September 2023 worth $275 million, which included $219 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history at that time. His base salary for 2025 is about $25.25 million, with a cap hit of $46 million.
Throughout his NFL career starting in 2020, Burrow has earned roughly $141.9 million from contracts alone, with projections estimating his total career earnings to reach $177.2 million by the end of 2025. Beyond his NFL salary, Burrow makes approximately $4 million annually from endorsements with brands like Nike, Nerf, Guinness, Cash App, and others. Additionally, he has investments including a 104-acre farm in Iowa and is part of an investment group with NBA stars. These multiple revenue streams contribute to his substantial net worth and growing financial profile in 2025.
Facts About Joe Burrow
- Joe Burrow is an American football player from Ames, Iowa, who plays for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- In addition to football, he also played basketball in high school.
- His speech after winning the Heisman trophy inspired people to donate $503,000 to the people of Athens.
- Back in Athens, there is a football stadium named after Burrow.
- In 2015, he was ranked the eighth-best dual-threat quarterback by 247Sports.
- He has a huge following on Instagram with 1.3 million followers and 530.8k followers on Twitter.