Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr. Since entering the NFL, Beckham has been one of the most productive and popular players, but he has drawn media scrutiny for his ninute on and off the playing field. In his first season with the New York Giants, Beckham broke numerous NFL rookie receiving records, despite missing the first four games of the season due to injury. Beckham became the first player to record more than 75 receptions, 1, yards, and ten touchdowns in a rookie season, and broke the rookie record for the most average receiving yards per game. Inhe became the fastest player in NFL history to reach both career receptions and 4, career receiving yards. Cavidhe recorded his first reception season and reached the NFL playoffs for the first time in his career, after helping the Giants to an 11—5 season record. Beckham was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a junior, he caught 45 passes for yards and 10 touchdowns, while also adding three more scores on the ground.