Antonio Brown has been taking the NFL by storm, however, if the highlights aren't obvious enough, here's some reasoning as to why he's the hottest receiver in the game.
1. 6th round draft pick to 5-time Pro Bowl selection
AB wasn’t drafted until the 6th round of the 2010 NFL draft by Pittsburgh, the 195th pick overall. He was the 22nd receiver to be picked out of a total of 27. The Central Michigan underdog was shadowed by standouts Demaryius Thomas, drafted by Denver, and Dez Bryant, drafted by Dallas. Brown has since represented the Steelers in 5 Pro Bowls: 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
Antonio Brown runs his way to the end zone as a CMU receiver.
2. Record-breaking stats
Brown is currently ranked 48th on the list of NFL Career Leaders in Receiving Yards with 9,886 yards. He is currently leading the NFL this season in receptions (99), yards (1,509), and receiving yards per game (116.1).
AB flexes to his fans after making an incredible play at a home game.
3. "Boomin'" plays
They call him “Tony Toe Tap” for a reason. Antonio Brown always has his “business boomin’” on the field. He’s had quite a few memorable plays over the years, but there’s one that still gives me goosebumps. Brown had an incredible reach over the goal line in the 2016 Christmas Day matchup against long-time rival Baltimore Ravens. The reach secured the Steelers’ 31-27 win with just nine seconds left and also allowed the Steelers to clinch the AFC North Division for the 22nd time.
The iconic reach that saved the day December 25, 2016, at Heinz Field vs the Baltimore Ravens.