Ja'Marr Chase Makes Bold Statement After Being Drafted By the Bengals and Reuniting with Joe Burrow
CINCINNATI — The Bengals picked LSU star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase with the fifth pick the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
The 21-year-old set SEC records with Joe Burrow throwing him the football in 2019. He finished with 84 receptions for 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Chase wants that trend to continue with the Bengals. He isn't intimidated by the high expectations that come with being the fifth pick.
Chase was asked about following in the footsteps of great wide-outs like A.J. Green and Chad Johnson.
“Imma break every record they got at the Bengals,” Chase said. “That’s my goal right now. I’m telling you right now, I’m gonna break every record they have. I don’t know how I’m gonna do it, but it’s gonna get done.”
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Johnson is the Bengals' all-time leader in receptions (751), yards (10,783) and touchdowns (66).
Green isn't far behind. He finished his Bengals career with 649 receptions for 9,430 yards and 65 touchdowns.
It's a bold declaration by Chase, who clearly doesn't lack confidence despite opting out of the 2020 season.
"Chase is one of the best receivers I have ever evaluated in the draft," Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said shortly after they took the 2019 Fred Biletnikoff Award winner.
The Bengals are hoping Chase's declaration is right and he has a better career than those two Cincinnati legends.
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