Antonio Brown was deemed too small to play football at the collegiate and NFL level. The Pittsburgh Steelers took a chance on the wide receiver in 2010 and drafted Brown in the 6th round. The Steelers were rewarded handsomely as brown turned into the game's premier wide receiver. He is no longer "Bony Tony," his childhood nickname. At 5' 10" (1.78 m), 181 lbs. (82 kg), Brown has withstood the rigors of the NFL and thrived, rising to the level of the greatest receivers in the history of the game, including none other than Jerry Rice. Brown struggled academically before walking on to the team at Central Michigan University, where he was a two-time All-American. He is passionate about education, devoting his efforts to acting as a good role model for young fans. Each book in the Gridiron Greats series takes a close-up look at some of the very best of today's pro football stars. Statistical leaders and championship winners go under the spotlight in a fun to read and visually interesting examination of the player's outstanding career

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