Larry Fitzgerald a record earning wide receiver from the American Cardinals was the fourth overall pick in the 2004 draft (a draft is when NFL teams select eligible college football players for their team) and currently ranks fifth in all time NFL history in receiving yards per game. On November 24th , 2013, at 30 years old, he became the youngest NFL receiver to reach 11,000 career receiving yards. He agreed to an eight year, 120 million dollar contract extension on August 20, 2011.
During Fitzgerald's teenage years he attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he charged the fields for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team held down by head coach Walt Harris. From 2002 to 2003 Larry was widely perceived as the best wide receiver in college football. After his sophomore year, fitzgerald was known as the best player in the NCAA with the 2003 Walter Camp award and the touchdown club columbus's Chic Harley award. Obviously a very successful start to his career.
in just 26 games with the Panthers, Fitzgerald caught 161 passesfor 2,677 yards and set a new pitts record with 34 receiving touchdowns. The first player in school history with back-to-back 1,000 yard receiving seasons. As well fitzgerald holds an NCAA record with at least one touchdown catch in 18-straight-games. On July 1, 2013, Fitzgerald’s number 1 jersey was retired by
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after that, he established the “ Larry Fitzgerald first Down Fund” to help kids and their families by funding fun activities throughout the summer, and all year as well.. The fund supports these kids and their families through crisis: as well as, run health related organizations, hosts youth football camps, and even provided tablets and equipment to enable children to gain access to technology. He also partnered with Riddel to provide new helmets to 1,000 children in the Minneapolis parks and recreation
his college career at Auburn he ran for 4,303 yards which was the 4th best is SEC history.
Anyone that enjoys football enjoys the excitement that comes with the game. A lot of the excitement that comes with football is the touchdowns. After touchdowns, it has become customary to celebrate. These celebrations have become more tame over the years, thanks to Commissioner Roger Goodell and his anti-fun ways. Long gone are the days of using the pylon to play miniature golf or stashing a cell phone under the goal post and making a phone call. The most extreme celebration one will see nowadays is a little dance or giving the football to a kid in the crowd. Unfortunately, the media and many other people are trying to make big deal about Cam Newton celebrating his touchdowns with his signature superman
Marshawn Lynch (as you saw in the last page) is my favorite football player. He plays for the Seattle Seahawks, he’s number 24 and is a running back. His numbers in rushing yards are amazing, he has over 9,000 yards just by running and 74 touchdowns. He has 9 receiving touchdowns with 1,900 yards. He is known as “Beast Mode,” for breaking many tackles and running through whoever’s in front of him. He got sponsored by the candy called skittles, he would eat them before his games, on the side lines, and even after the game. He loved them, and obviously they were his favorite candy Skittles realized this and decided to sponsor him. He retired May 21, 2016, at the age of 30.
How would it be to be Highly respected NFL wide reciever that ranks number one all the time. This is exactly what Antonio Brown has done. He is A wide receiver for the pittsburgh steelers. He is very memorable and for sure he will make the hall of fame. He has had many amazing jukes and catches in these past few years. They have many highlights on him. Antonio brown has left a huge legacy already in The NFL and he isn’t showing any signs of stopping.
There are very few people (those few being Alabama fans) who will not call Deshaun Watson one of the best College quarterbacks of the decade. When we look at the way he played against Alabama in the Championship game, especially in the fourth quarter when he let the Tigers to a stunning win, all of his stats point to the NFL. But, so did Tim Tebow, Mr. Football Johnny Manziel, and Vince Young.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has made his cases arguably the NFL’s best wide receiver. An underrated player for most of his career Brown really elevated his game in 2014 when he became Ben Roethlisberger’s best option. Brown has been a beast in his NFL career, destroying almost every defensive player sent his way. His lightening quick speed and incredible hands make him one popular superstar, though you know a lot about the man, there’s a lot about Brown’s life that you probably don’t know. I’m just an infraction and here are 20 facts you probably didn’t know about Antonio Brown.
Jameis Winston has threw for 60 touchdowns and 10,000 yards for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in just three years. He is the second youngest to ever throw for 10,000 yards. Winston has been the heart and soul of the team since his arrival despite the odds he has faced on and off the field.
When Terrell Davis was a senior at Lincoln High school his coaches gave him a chance at fullback. He played other positions including kicker. He led his team to a 12-2 record. After his graduation he went on to play football at Long Beach State University. His brother, Reggie
In his freshman year he broke the record for a Division I-A freshman rushing record with 1,925 yards. In 2004 he placed second in the Heisman Trophy race, at the time that was the highest finish for a freshman. Later that year he won consensus All-American.
“Brett Favre is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of professional football. You are judged by winning, and he’s won more games than any other quarterback who has ever played. But I will remember him just as well for being such a fierce competitor and outstanding leader. He was the face of the Packers and a great credit to our game. It was an honor to coach against him.”(Mike Shanahan, Denver Broncos Head Coach) Brett’s passion for the game, and winning history, together earned him the respect of the entire football nation. I am going to give you a summary of this incredible athlete’s life, covering both the ups and downs of his bumpy road to success. I am using factual
The Carolina Panthers found themselves a star in Kelvin Benjamin drafting him 28th overall in 2014 draft. We took him 28th overall I think he has already become a steal for the Panthers and Dave Gettleman who is a great evaluator of talent. He took the NFL by storm becoming quarterback Cam Newton's favorite target right away and for good reason; setting Panther rookie records for receptions receiving yards and touchdowns with 79 catches 1008 yards and nine touchdowns.
Ladanian Tomlinson was famous of being in the NFL. He began playing in the Pop Warner little Scholars football program when he was nine years old. After that he played high school ball then eventually became a professional player at San Diego California for the Chargers. He even broke some NFL records.
John Elway establish himself as one of the best Quarterbacks in the NFL and 1 year he passed for 3,891 yards, while adding 253 rushing yards.
After he graduated from high school, he decided to go and play for the University of North Carolina Where he was a big star and won a championship title with a last two-second shot. He was nominated player of the year. He then was drafted to the Chicago Bulls, where he had a long list of outstanding accomplishments.
Aaron Hernandez a very youthful accomplished NFL player with a 40 million dollar contract will now be serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. This is all due to him being convicted of murdering long-term companion Odin Lloyd. In June of 2013 Lloyd was shot seven times and found dead near the player’s home. The prosecution had prodigious and significant amounts of evidence against Hernandez. Surveillance video ten minutes after the murder shows surveillance of Aaron in his own home walking with what resembles a gun. Text messages from Lloyd and Hernandez shows intent from them meeting up with each other that same momentous night. The only part missing out of this case in the motive.