Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the most exciting players in the NFL today. If you’re a fan of football, you’ll want to check out these 15 fun facts about the superstar wide receiver. You’ll learn some interesting things about his life and career, and maybe even get a glimpse into what makes him such a great player on the field. So, if you’re ready for some Odell Beckham Jr. trivia, keep reading!

15 Fast Facts You Need To Know About Odell Beckham Jr

1. His full name is Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr.

2. He was born on November 5, 1992 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

3. He is the middle child of three boys.

4. His father, Odell Beckham Sr., was a running back at LSU and his mother, Heather Van Norman, was a track star also at LSU.

5. Growing up, Odell Beckham Jr.’s favorite player was Jerry Rice.

6. He played football, basketball and ran track in high school.

7. In football, he was a wide receiver and defensive back. As a senior, he had 56 receptions for 1,010 yards and 12 touchdowns on offense, and 36 tackles, four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and 10 pass breakups on defense.

8. In track & field, Beckham competed as a sprinter and jumper. He ran personal-bests of 11.27 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 22.8 seconds in the 200-meter dash at the 2009 Nike Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, where he also recorded a long jump of 6.37 meters (20 ft 11 in).9. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU), and was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick.

10. Beckham’s rookie year was very successful. He broke multiple NFL rookie records, including the most receiving yards in a game (169) and the most receptions by a rookie in a season (91).

11. In 2015, Beckham became the first NFL player to have at least 90 catches in each of his first two seasons.

12. Beckham is known for making one-handed catches, and has been ranked as one of the greatest catches of all time.

13. He is also known for his impressive highlight reel, which has earned him the nickname “The Catch King”.

14. In 2016, Beckham was voted as the NFL’s top receiver in a poll conducted by NFL Network.

15. Beckham signed a five-year, $95 million contract extension with the Giants in 2018. This made him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.