Amon-Ra St. Brown takes center stage in Munich as the Detroit Lions face the New England Patriots on Sunday at Allianz Arena, with kickoff set for local afternoon time.
St. Brown’s ties to Germany trace back to his mother, Miriam, who grew up in Leverkusen. During his childhood in California, he regularly visited Germany and even attended the Bayer Leverkusen soccer academy.
His father, John Brown, won the Mr. Universe title in 1981 and 1982 and captured the Mr. World crown three times. John Brown put Amon-Ra and his brothers through rigorous training regimens from an early age to prepare them for professional sports.
Football runs deep in the family. His older brother Equanimeous St. Brown reached the NFL, while their brother Osiris St. Brown played college football at Stanford University.
Despite his current status as one of the league’s elite pass-catchers, St. Brown entered the NFL without massive fanfare. The Detroit Lions selected him 112th overall in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
He quickly established himself as a central figure in Detroit’s offense, earning Pro Bowl nods every season starting in 2022 alongside All-Pro recognition. In 2024, the franchise signed him to a four-year contract extension worth approximately $120 million, which included $77 million in guaranteed money.
Through the first eight games of the 2026 season, St. Brown recorded 61 receptions for 657 yards and five touchdowns. He ranks fifth in the NFL in receptions and tenth in receiving yards following an 86-yard performance in a 19-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
In July 2026, St. Brown became engaged to Brooklyn Adams, his girlfriend of more than a decade whom he met during their high school years. He proposed on a yacht decorated with white roses while a violinist played.
The couple purchased a home in Michigan in late 2025. Adams completed her nursing degree and works alongside St. Brown in supporting the St. Brown Foundation.
Beyond his personal milestones, St. Brown maintains his focus on capturing a Super Bowl title. Playing in Munich brings the star receiver back to his mother's homeland for a regular-season matchup watched closely by international audiences.
