Table of Biography
Antonio Brown is a professional football wide receiver and punt returner from America. Antonio Brown has been playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL.
Early Life and Childhood
On July 10, 1988, Antonio Brown was born in Miami, Florida. In 2022, he is 34 years old. He was born to former Arena Football League Player, Eddie Brown, and Adrianne Moss. His father is the greatest football player and played for the Albany/Indiana Firebirds. He also has a younger brother named, Desmond Brown. He studied in a school named Miami Norland High School in Miami, Florida. In school, he also earned the North Athlete of the Year title in 2005.
Moreover, his academic performance suffered due to personal issues. He also missed an entry at Florida State University and had to take preparation classes at North Carolina Tech. Later, he earned a scholarship to Florida International University.
Professional Life
Antonio left his college without completing his senior year to enter the ‘NFL Draft’, in 2010. Luckily, he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a second wide receiver. And, he was the 22nd overall wide receiver to be selected. In 2010, he debuted against the Tennessee Titans. After his team finished first in the AFC North, he tried to help his team reach the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, he failed to win his first Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers.
Caption: Antonio’s photo was taken while he was on the ground. Source(Instagram)
He beat Emmanuel Sanders, Arnaz Battle, Limas Sweed, and Jerricho Cotchery to become Steelers. And, became the third wide receiver after Hines Ward and Mike Wallace, in 2011. Brown had a rough season in 2012. He was fined $10000 for unsportsmanlike conduct in a match against Washington Redskins. He also had an ankle sprain and was compelled to take a rest for three matches. With 66 receptions for 787 yards and 5 touchdowns in 13 games and 10 starts, he finished the season.
Career from 2013
In 2013, as a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers along with Emmanuel Sanders. He broke the record of Yancey Thigpen for a single-season team record of 1398 receiving in 1997. Likewise, he was fined $8200 for accidentally kicking Cleveland Brown. His punter Spencer Lanning while attempting to hurdle. Moreover, he entered the NFL’s 200-all-time receiving yards list. With a career total of 5587 yards, surpassing Steelers’ legend Lynn Swan, in 2015. He has set 2 records for most receptions in 3 years.
In the 2016 season, he entered ‘The NFL’s top all-time’ for career receptions and career receiving yards for ‘the top 100’. He became third-best in his career receiving yards for the Steelers. Likely, the second-best player in career receptions. In 2017, he signed 5 new contracts with the Steelers. He received 1533 receiving yards as a leading league, in 2017.
Moreover, he signed a 1-year contract worth $15 million with New England Patriots, on September 7, 2019. He also received $9 million as a bonus. Brown caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown. And, contributing to his team’s 43-0 win for the Patriots. He was cut for serious allegations of sexual and personal misconduct by Patriots, on September 20.
College profession
Antonio Brown joined Central Michigan University as a walk-on wide receiver for their football team, in 2007. His coach Butch Jones soon recognized his potential. Thankfully, played him for 14 matches during his freshman year. Eventually, he went on to win the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year. In 2008, he played in all matches. And scored a season-high two touchdown receptions against Temple. His total score was 93 receptions for 998 yards. And seven scores during the season.
Moreover, he once again achieved a season-high two touchdowns against the Zips during his junior year. He also had a season-high 13 receptions for 178 yards against Troy. Likewise, he had also set the record for best single-season figures of 110 receptions. And also, has 1198 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns.
Awards and nomination
While Antonio Brown was in his school he was awarded North Athlete of the Year. He became the 1st player in the NFL’s history to receive 1000+ yards in the same season. He also got selected for the Pro Bowl, with the fourth straight selection in 2016. Moreover, he was also named First-Team All-Pro.
Antonio Brown – Net Worth 2023
Antonio Brown has been earning a huge amount of money throughout his football career. His estimated net worth is $30 million. Likewise, he has been paid $17 million per year by the Steelers. Before he was one of the highest-paid wide receivers. His main source of income is sponsorship deals and playing careers.
Caption: Antonio gives the perfect airport look. Source(Instagram)
Personal Life
Antonio is not married yet. But, he has 5 children. A son named Antonio Junior and a daughter named Antanyiah. They were born from his relationship with a former partner. In 2011, he came about Chelsie Kyriss. As of now, they are blessed with 3 children named Autonomy, Ali, and Apollo.
Caption: Antonio with his family member posing for a photo. Source(Instagram)
Rumors and Controversies
There was a rumor about Antonio that he sexually assaulted women who attended college with him. He also got accused that he raped a woman who worked as his trainer. According to the lawsuit, the first incident was when he exposed himself and kissed her without permission. While they were streaming religious programs on a tablet at his South Florida home. He started masturbating behind Taylor.
Antonio Brown – Body Measurements
Antonio Brown is a tall and fit person. He stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is about 82kgs. He has black hair color and brown eyes color. Similarly, he has a fit athletic body with a built muscular body.
Social Media
Antonio Brown has been active on his Instagram account @ABBoominHimmothy, with 3.6 million followers. On his Facebook account named @AntonioBrown84, he has 715,968 followers. He joined Twitter in December 2010 named @AB84 and has 1.5 million followers on it.