BIOGRAPHY
Ja’marr Chase was born March 1, 2000, in Harvey, Louisiana. He is a wide receiver in the NFL.
Chase attended Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, Louisiana, located in suburban New Orleans. During his career, he had 115 receptions for 2,152 yards and 30 touchdowns. He committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football. As a true freshman at LSU in 2018, Chase played in all 13 games and made seven starts. He finished the season with 23 receptions for 313 yards and three touchdowns. He returned as a starter in 2019, and that year led the FBS in receiving yards with 1,780 yards on 84 catches (21.2 avg) and receiving touchdowns. His 20 receiving touchdowns set a Southeastern Conference (SEC) record until it was broken by Devonta Smith the following year. Six times he eclipsed the 100-yard mark and an additional three times he eclipsed 200 receiving yards in a game mark, including a College Football Playoff championship game record 221 yards against Clemson. At the end of the regular season, Chase was awarded the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the best receiver in college football. He was also unanimously recognized as an All-American.
A month before the start of the 2020 season, Chase informed LSU that he was opting out to concentrate on his professional career. Chase's decision was reportedly not specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but rather due to agents having convinced Chase to leave before his third collegiate season. NFL rules state a player cannot be drafted until three years after his high school graduation. Chase was selected 5th in the draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. In a successful 2021 season, Chase won the offensive rookie of the year award.
