Baker Mayfield's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Baker Mayfield. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Baker Mayfield is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He rose to prominence playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2017 as the first walk-on player to achieve this honor. Mayfield began his college career at Texas Tech. He was drafted first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has played for the Browns, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
1961: Fran Tarkenton Debut
In 1961, Fran Tarkenton came off the bench in his debut, threw for more than 200 yards, and led his team to its first win of the season, a feat matched by Mayfield.
1969: Browns Last Playoff Road Victory Before 2020
In the Wild Card Round of 2020, Mayfield led the Browns to their first playoff road victory since 1969.
1994: Browns Last Playoff Victory Before 2020
In the Wild Card Round of 2020, Mayfield led the Browns to their first playoff victory since the 1994 season.
1999: Tim Couch Receives PFWA All-Rookie
In 1999, Tim Couch became the first Cleveland quarterback to receive this honor before Baker Mayfield.
2001: First Browns QB to Start 16 Games Since 2001
In Week 17 of 2019 against the Bengals, Baker Mayfield became the first Cleveland Browns QB to start all 16 games in a season since Tim Couch in 2001.
2002: Browns Last Playoff Berth Since 2002
In Week 17 of 2020, Mayfield and the Browns earned their first playoff berth since 2002.
2007: Browns First Winning Season Since 2007
In Week 13 of 2020, The Browns secured their first winning season since 2007 after defeating the Titans 41-35.
2011: Won State Championship
In 2011, Baker Mayfield led Lake Travis High School to a 4A State Championship, contributing to a 25-2 record over two seasons.
2013: Freshman Offensive Player of the Year
In 2013, Baker Mayfield earned Big 12 Conference Freshman Offensive Player of the Year. He subsequently announced his departure from the Texas Tech program.
2015: Finished Fourth in Heisman Voting
In 2015, Baker Mayfield finished the year with impressive stats, leading to a fourth-place finish in Heisman Trophy voting and helping Oklahoma reach the Orange Bowl, a College Football Playoff semifinal.
December 2016: Heisman Finalist Announcement
In December 2016, Baker Mayfield was announced as a finalist for the 2016 Heisman Trophy, along with his teammate Dede Westbrook.
November 4, 2017: School-High Passing Yards
On November 4, 2017, Baker Mayfield threw for a school-high 598 yards against Oklahoma State, contributing to a 62-52 victory and completing his Bedlam Series career 3-0 as the starting quarterback.
December 2, 2017: Big 12 Championship
On December 2, 2017, Baker Mayfield led Oklahoma to its third straight Big 12 championship, earning MVP honors in a 41-17 victory over TCU and clinching a playoff berth.
December 9, 2017: Won Heisman Trophy
On December 9, 2017, Baker Mayfield won the 2017 Heisman Trophy with a significant majority, becoming the first walk-on player to ever receive the award.
2017: Finished Third in Heisman Voting
Baker Mayfield ultimately finished third in the Heisman voting.
2017: Heisman Trophy Winner
In 2017, Baker Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy while playing for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was the first walk-on player to ever win the prestigious award.
2017: Sugar Bowl MVP
In the 2017 Sugar Bowl, Baker Mayfield earned the MVP award after leading the Sooners to a 35-19 victory over Auburn with 296 passing yards and two touchdowns.
2018: PFWA All-Rookie Team
In 2018, Baker Mayfield was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team, becoming the second Cleveland quarterback to receive this honor since Tim Couch in 1999.
2019: 2019 Season Performance
In 2019, Baker Mayfield finished the season with 3,827 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions. The Browns concluded the season with a 6-10 record.
2019: NFL Top 100
In 2019, Baker Mayfield was named the 50th best player in the league by his peers on the annual Top 100 Players list.
December 6, 2020: Highest Completion Rate Against the Titans
Before his 76% completion percentage Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, Baker Mayfield's 75.8% completion rate on December 6, 2020, in a win against the Titans while on the Browns, had been his highest completion rate.
2020: 2020 Season Performance
In 2020, Baker Mayfield finished the season with 4,030 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and nine interceptions through 18 total games.
2020: Led Browns to Playoffs
In 2020, Baker Mayfield led the Cleveland Browns to their first playoff appearance since 2002 and their first playoff victory since 1994, marking his most successful season with the team.
2020: Browns First Playoff Berth Since 2002
In 2020, Mayfield and the Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers and earned their first playoff berth since 2002, finishing the regular season 11–5.
2021: NFL Top 100
In 2021, Baker Mayfield was ranked 71st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
December 6, 2022: Claimed by the Rams
On December 6, 2022, Baker Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams. He led a game-winning 98-yard drive, the longest of his career, and was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
2023: Joined Buccaneers
In 2023, Baker Mayfield joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading the team to consecutive division titles and a playoff victory. He also earned Pro Bowl honors and set career highs in consecutive years.
