Publisher's Synopsis
"Joe Burrow, the franchise megastar for the Cincinnati Bengals, was overlooked by many as a prospect when coming out of high school. Once considered a late-round NFL draft pick at best, Burrow's calm demeanor, efficiency, and talent launched him to the forefront of the football world. Joseph Lee Burrow was destined for a life in football after being born in 1996 in the college town of Ames, Iowa. His father, Jim, briefly played professional football prior to a lengthy coaching career. At the time of Burrow's birth, Jim was a coach at Ames High School, following his time with Iowa State's coaching staff in the same city. Joe's mother, Robin, worked in the fashion industry before her son's birth, and eventually became an elementary school principal"--.