Jarvis Landry
A wide receiver who played with a linebacker's intensity, he redefined the slot position with his relentless competitiveness and sure hands.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American football player·Birthday: November 28·Millennials
Biography
Jarvis Landry didn't just play football; he attacked it with a ferocity that made him impossible to ignore. Coming out of LSU, where he made spectacular catches routine, he brought that same brand of explosive playmaking to the NFL. In Miami, he quickly established himself as the engine of the offense, a receiver who thrived over the middle and turned short passes into significant gains through pure will. His playing style was a physical statement, setting a tone for his teams with blocks that rattled defenders and catches in traffic that defied logic. While his statistics—including leading the league in receptions—are impressive, his true legacy is the standard of toughness and consistency he brought to his position, making him a cornerstone for every offense he graced.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jarvis was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jarvis Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jarvis's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led the entire NFL in receptions with 112 catches during the 2017 season.
- Selected to the Pro Bowl five times (three with the Miami Dolphins, two with the Cleveland Browns).
- Held the NFL record for most receptions in a player's first six seasons (564) until it was broken.
Did You Know?
He and fellow receiver Odell Beckham Jr. were college teammates and close friends at LSU.
He famously hurdled a defender for a touchdown while playing for the Cleveland Browns in 2018.
He was a standout high school quarterback in Louisiana before switching to receiver in college.
“I catch everything thrown my way, no matter the cost.”
