Joe Burrow reveals mom Robin’s secret contribution in helping overcome his 'socially awkward' personality with fashion

Joe Burrow has been well-known for his unique fashion sense. However, the roots of his style go way back to his childhood, as it was something that helped the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback overcome his issues with low confidence.

It was his mother Robin’s secret contribution in introducing him to the world of fashion that changed his life for good.

On Thursday, Sports Illustrated released an exclusive interview with Burrow, during which he reflected on his struggles growing up as a “socially awkward” person. The quarterback admitted that Robin’s career in “fashion” merchandising helped him discover his unique way of expressing himself with different clothing pieces.

“My mom was in fashion when I was little, so I was around it,” Burrow said. “I was always pretty particular about what I wore, like when we’d be school shopping. I didn’t know anything, I just liked how the clothes felt and looked.”

Moving forward in his statement, Burrow spoke on his specific personality type growing up and how fashion helped him overcome major struggles that came with that persona.

“I struggled (with confidence) when I was little. I was pretty uncomfortable in my own skin, and I think I was quiet and socially awkward, so I did express myself with colors and clothes,” Burrow further added.

Joe Burrow’s mom Robin shed light on Bengals QB’s interesting details about fashion choices

Earlier this month, Netflix released the teaser for “Quarterback” season 2 featuring Joe Burrow. The teaser featured a quick interaction of Burrow’s mom, Robin, who shared some interesting details about the quarterback’s mentality with fashion. Talking about Burrow’s picky nature with choosing clothes, Robin had said:

“I mean, honestly, I feel like from the time he was kind of little, he was always a little bit particular about his clothes. He liked what he liked for sure. I think it's exciting that he shows his personality in those ways.” (Timestamp: 0:13)

Apart from his fashion choices, there always remains a constant buzz around Joe Burrow’s dating life. Last month, the quarterback turned heads when he was spotted hanging out with his rumored girlfriend, Sports Illustrated cover girl Olivia Ponton, in New York City.