Amon-Ra
St Brown
United States
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American Football
Date of birth | 24 October 1999 |
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Place of birth | Anaheim, CA |
Age | 26 |
Nationality | United States |
Career start | 2021 |
Discipline | American Football |
Amon-Ra St. Brown is a standout wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, celebrated for his intensity, precision, and razor-sharp football IQ. Raised in a multicultural family, his roots span from his hometown of Anaheim Hills, California to Leverkusen, Germany, where his mother Miriam grew up. His father Jon is also a former Mr. Universe and Mr. World bodybuilder.
Relentless work ethic
From an early age, Amon-Ra’s athletic talent was evident. By age 6, he was lifting PVC pipes and doing sled drills in the park, already developing the relentless work ethic his father instilled in him. He carried that drive to Mater Dei High and then the University of Southern California, where he became known as a precision route-runner with reliable hands and smart play instincts.
Drafted in the fourth round (112th overall) by Detroit in 2021, St. Brown quickly shattered Lions rookie records with 90 receptions and 912 yards, despite being overlooked by many pre-draft evaluations.
The numbers so far
In his first five seasons, he has amassed 547 receptions, 6,252 yards, and 44 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl nods four years in a row and First-Team All-Pro honors in 2023 and 2024. He's emerged as the most reliable pass-catcher, anchoring a high-powered offense for the Lions.
“Super Bowl or nothing”
Off the field, he’s growing the game internationally – leading youth football camps in Germany and serving as a Global Flag Football Ambassador for the NFL. That same passion and purpose carries into everything he does. Fuelled by discipline, shaped by family, and driven by one mission – “Super Bowl or nothing” – Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the NFL’s most compelling and dynamic forces, on and off the field.
Amon-Ra St. Brown amassed 547 receptions in his first five seasons
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Posing for a portrait in Plymouth, MI
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Amon-Ra showed strength and work ethic from a young age
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Keeping his eye on the ball
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