Cedarian DeLeon “CeeDee” Lamb born April 8, 1999 is a professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). Lamb played college football at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned consensus All-American honors in 2019, before being selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
CeeDee Lamb Biography 2025
In his true freshman year at Oklahoma in 2017, Lamb caught passes from quarterback Baker Mayfield, who later won the Heisman Trophy. Lamb played in all 14 games, recording 46 receptions (tied for second among freshmen) for 807 yards (a school freshman record) and seven touchdowns (tying the school freshman record). He also set freshman single-game records with nine receptions for 147 yards and tied the mark with two touchdown receptions in a game against Texas Tech. Lamb was named a freshman All-American by ESPN for his outstanding performance.
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CeeDee Lamb Biography Details
Born
April 8, 1999 (age 25)
Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight
200 lb (91 kg)
High school
Foster (Fort Bend County, Texas)
College
Oklahoma (2017–2019)
NFL draft
2020 / round: 1 / pick: 17
CeeDee Lamb Early Life
Lamb was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, and lived in New Orleans until his family evacuated to Houston, Texas, due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He attended John and Randolph Foster High School in Richmond, Texas, where he excelled in football. During his junior year, Lamb recorded 57 receptions for 1,082 yards and 11 touchdowns. In his senior year in 2016, Lamb had an exceptional season, catching 98 passes for 2,032 yards (ranking fourth in state history) and 33 touchdowns (tied for second in state history), along with three punt return touchdowns.
Leading his team to a 14–1 record, with their only loss coming in the 5A-D1 state semifinals to Temple High School, Lamb earned numerous accolades, including All-State honors and being named the Houston Touchdown Club’s Offensive Player of the Year and the Houston Chronicle’s All-Greater Houston Football Offensive Player of the Year. Rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN, Lamb received offers from top programs, including the University of Alabama and the University of Texas, ultimately committing to the University of Oklahoma on July 25, 2016.
Career Statistics
Season
Games Played
Receptions
Yards
Avg
Touchdowns
2020
16
74
935
12.6
5
2021
16
79
1,102
13.9
6
2022
17
107
1,359
12.7
9
2023
17
135
1,749
13.0
12
2025
9
59
681
11.5
4
Career
75
454
5,826
12.8
36
CeeDee Lamb Rookie Year (2020)
Category
Details
Draft Position
17th Overall, 1st Round
Games Played
16
Receptions
74
Receiving Yards
935
Touchdowns
5
CeeDee Lamb Pro Bowl Seasons
Season
Pro Bowl Selection
Receptions
Yards
Touchdowns
2021
Yes
79
1,102
6
2022
Yes
107
1,359
9
2023
Yes
135
1,749
12
All-Pro Honors
Year
Honor
Team
2023
First-Team All-Pro
NFL
2022
Second-Team All-Pro
NFL
CeeDee Lamb Career Highs
Category
Details
Most Receptions in a Game
14 (2023)
Most Receiving Yards in a Game
227 (2023)
Longest Reception
92 yards (2023)
CeeDee Lamb Key Career Moments
Date
Opponent
Details
Week 1, 2020
Los Angeles Rams
NFL debut, 5 receptions for 59 yards
Week 5, 2020
New York Giants
8 receptions, 124 yards, 1 touchdown
Week 16, 2021
Washington Football Team
4 receptions, 66 yards, 1 touchdown
CeeDee Lamb College Career Stats
Season
Receptions
Yards
Touchdowns
2017
46
807
7
2018
65
1,158
11
2019
62
1,327
14
Postseason Performances
Year
Games Played
Receptions
Yards
Touchdowns
2021
1
1
21
0
2022
2
14
185
1
2023
1
9
110
0
CeeDee Lamb Career Milestones
Milestone
Details
NFL Career Reception Leader
454 receptions
**Most Consecutive 150
CeeDee Lamb Net Worth
Lamb estimated net worth is around $20 million.
CeeDee Lamb Summary
CeeDee Lamb is a standout wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his explosive playmaking and consistent performances. After a stellar college career at Oklahoma, he was drafted 17th overall by the Cowboys in the 2020 NFL Draft. Lamb quickly became one of the top receivers in the NFL, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors. His 2023 season was a career highlight, as he set franchise records for receptions and yards. Lamb’s combination of skill, work ethic, and big-play ability has made him a key player for the Cowboys’ offense.
