Odell Beckham Jr. - Bio, Net Worth, Height | Famous Births Deaths

ORIGIN Odell Beckham Jr. is a professional football player signed to the New York Giants. He’s 5ft 11in tall and plays the wide receiver position. Beckham was born on November 5, 1992 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His father, Odell Sr., was a running back for LSU, and his mother, Heather, a track runner. He has two siblings, Kordell and Jasmine. Beckham attended Isidore Newman School where he was competitive in sports like football, basketball and track. He caught 50 passes for 1010 yards and 19 touchdowns during his senior year. He was ranked as the #6 wide receiver in the nation.

CAREER Beckham continued his football career at Louisiana State University in 2011. He started in nine games as a freshman and was named a All-SEC selection. He led the team in receiving yards the following year. Beckham played alongside Jarvis Landry to form a dynamic wide receiver duo. He was honored with the Paul Hornung Award in 2013 for his versatility on the field. He also earned All-American honors as a wide receiver and as a return specialist.

Beckham was selected with the 12th overall pick by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL draft. As a rookie, he played in 12 games, caught 91 passes for 1305 yards, and 12 touchdowns. He was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Beckham had the “catch of the year” in a 2014 game against the Dallas Cowboys. He was named to the 2014 and 2015 Pro Bowls. He made First-team All-Pro in 2014 and Second-team All-Pro in 2015.

PERSONAL Odell Beckham Jr. has a net worth of $8 million. He signed a four-year contract with the Giants in 2014 valued at $10.4 million. He dated reality star Khloe Kardashian briefly in 2016.

Odell Beckham Jr. Bio, Net Worth, Height