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10 things to know about Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios

Mar 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM

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Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina
Shares an October 6 birthday with actress Elisabeth Shue, basketball great Rebecca Lobo and wrestling superstar Bruno Sammartino
The NFL awarded Houston an NFL franchise on Berrios' fourth birthday
Starred as a quarterback and wide receiver at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh
In late January, his jersey number 8 was retired by his alma mater
Played collegiately for the Miami Hurricanes
Graduated as valedictorian of Miami business school in 2018
Drafted by Patriots in sixth round of 2018 NFL Draft, and won a Super Bowl ring as a rookie there
Spent 2019 through 2022 with the New York Jets, and the last two seasons with the Dolphins
In 87 career games, Berrios has caught six touchdowns, run for four more and returned a kickoff for a score

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