Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Amon-Ra St. Brown quickly established himself as a dominant wide receiver, building on a stellar collegiate career at the University of Southern California (USC). At USC, he accumulated 178 receptions for 2,270 yards and 16 touchdowns across three seasons. His immediate impact was evident in his 2018 debut with seven receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown, highlighted by a career-high 167 receiving yards against Texas the same year.
St. Brown continued his ascent in 2023, achieving a career-high 156 receiving yards against the Los Angeles Chargers and finishing third in the NFL with 1,515 receiving yards. His exceptional performance was recognized with both a Pro Bowl selection and first-team All-Pro honors. He made a memorable playoff debut in 2023 with eight receptions for 110 yards, securing the Lions’ first playoff win in over 30 years, and scored a receiving touchdown in the Divisional Round win over the Buccaneers.
At the beginning of 2024, Amon-Ra St. Brown solidified his future with the Lions by signing a significant four-year, $120 million contract extension. The 2024 season saw him throw his first career touchdown pass, and he delivered standout performances with 11 receptions for 161 yards and two touchdowns against the Jaguars, followed by 14 receptions for 193 yards and a touchdown against the Bills. He finished the 2024 season with 115 receptions for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning him another Pro Bowl selection and first-team All-Pro honors, underscoring his consistent elite performance and critical role in the Lions offense.