History of Alshon Jeffery in Timeline

Alshon Jeffery is a former American football wide receiver. A standout at the University of South Carolina, where his jersey was retired in 2023, he earned All-American honors in 2010. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, he later played for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he won Super Bowl LII. His career highlights include successful seasons with both the Bears and the Eagles, culminating in a Super Bowl victory.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1952: Harlon Hill's Record

In 1952, Harlon Hill set the Bears single-game receiving yards record, which Alshon Jeffery surpassed in 2013.

February 14, 1990: Alshon Jeffery's Birth

On February 14, 1990, Alshon Jeffery was born. He later became a professional football player.

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1993: First Second-Rounder Since Kevin Williams

In 1993, Kevin Williams signed with the Dallas Cowboys as the earliest second-rounder.

2009: SEC Freshman of the Week

In 2009, Alshon Jeffery had a standout performance against the University of Kentucky and became the third Gamecock to earn SEC Freshman of the Week. He was later named a consensus first-team Freshman All-SEC and first-team Freshman All-American.

2010: First-Team All-American Honors

In 2010, Alshon Jeffery earned first-team All-American honors while playing college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

2010: All-American Selection

In 2010, Alshon Jeffery had several outstanding performances, including a game against Auburn and Clemson, leading to him being named a Biletnikoff Award finalist and selected as an All-American.

2011: Ranked Best Overall Player in SEC by ESPN

At the beginning of the 2011 season, Alshon Jeffery was named by ESPN as the best overall player in the SEC.

2011: Shamier Jeffery Commits to South Carolina

In 2011, Alshon Jeffery's younger brother, Shamier Jeffery, committed to play football for the Gamecocks, following in the footsteps of Alshon's older brothers.

2012: Drafted by Chicago Bears

In 2012, Alshon Jeffery was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the NFL draft.

2012: Brandon Marshall's Record

In 2012, Brandon Marshall recorded 1,508 receiving yards, the most in team history.

2012: Capital One Bowl MVP

In the 2012 Capital One Bowl, despite being ejected for fighting, Alshon Jeffery was named the Capital One Bowl MVP.

2012: Signs with the Chicago Bears

On May 2, 2012, Alshon Jeffery agreed to a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears, becoming the first player in the 2012 draft class to sign. He was later penalized in the preseason for unnecessary roughness.

2013: Breaks Bears Single-Game Receiving Yards Record

In 2013, Alshon Jeffery broke the Bears single-game receiving yards record with 218 yards. He also became the first player in franchise history to record two 200-yard games in the same season. He ended the season with 89 receptions for 1,421 yards and seven touchdowns.

January 17, 2014: Most Improved Player

On January 17, 2014, Alshon Jeffery was named the Pro Football Writers Association's Most Improved Player.

2015: Led Bears in Receptions

In the 2015 season, Alshon Jeffery led the Bears in receptions with 54.

February 26, 2016: Bears Place Franchise Tag on Jeffery

On February 26, 2016, the Bears placed the franchise tag on Alshon Jeffery.

March 9, 2017: Signed with Philadelphia Eagles

On March 9, 2017, Alshon Jeffery signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles for $14 million.

September 10, 2017: Eagles Debut

On September 10, 2017, Alshon Jeffery made his debut with the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener against the Washington Redskins.

December 2, 2017: Signed Four-Year Extension with Eagles

On December 2, 2017, Alshon Jeffery signed a four-year extension worth $52 million with the Philadelphia Eagles.

February 21, 2018: Underwent Rotator Cuff Surgery

On February 21, 2018, it was revealed that Alshon Jeffery underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff.

2018: Returned from Injury

In 2018, Alshon Jeffery returned from a rotator cuff injury, recording 8 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown. Later in the season, he dropped a pass in the playoffs, leading to the Eagles' loss.