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Amon-Ra St. Brown

Amon-Ra St.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a German-American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected by Detroit in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He has been named to multiple Pro Bowls and has earned first-team All-Pro honours.

Early life and family

St. Brown was born in Anaheim Hills, California, and has a German-American background. He comes from an athletic family; his brother Equanimeous St. Brown also plays in the NFL.

College career

He played for the USC Trojans, where he developed into a productive wide receiver. His college career included record-setting performances and national recognition.

NFL career

St. Brown was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2021 and became a key part of the team's passing offence. He has earned Pro Bowl selections and first-team All-Pro honours during his NFL career.

Playing profile

He is known as a reliable route runner and high-volume receiver. NFL and team profiles list him at 6 feet tall and about 202 pounds.

Key facts

  • Plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions in the NFL.
  • Played college football at the University of Southern California.
  • Was selected by Detroit in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
  • Has been voted to the Pro Bowl four times, from 2022 through 2025.
  • Was named first-team All-Pro in 2023 and 2024.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Amon-Ra St. Brown?
He is a professional American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions in the NFL.
Which college did Amon-Ra St. Brown attend?
He played college football at USC.
When was Amon-Ra St. Brown drafted?
He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 112th overall.
Has Amon-Ra St. Brown won any major NFL honours?
Yes. He has been named to the Pro Bowl four times and was first-team All-Pro in 2023 and 2024.
Is Amon-Ra St. Brown related to another NFL player?
Yes. He is the younger brother of Equanimeous St. Brown.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amon-Ra_St._Brown
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, college, draft, Pro Bowl and All-Pro honours, brother relation.
  2. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/amon-ra-st-brown/
    Supports: Team, position, physical profile, college, and player status.
  3. Detroit Lions — https://www.detroitlions.com/team/players-roster/amon-ra-st-brown/
    Supports: Team profile and first-team All-Pro honours in 2023 and 2024.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/4374302/amon-ra-st-brown
    Supports: Birthdate, college, draft information, position, and team.
  5. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-select-usc-wr-amon-ra-st-brown-in-fourth-round
    Supports: Draft selection by Detroit and family background.