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 a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He gained prominence playing college football for Texas Tech and Oklahoma, notably winning the Heisman Trophy in 2017 as the first walk-on player to achieve this honor. Mayfield was drafted first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL draft.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1961: Fran Tarkenton's Debut

In Week 3, Baker Mayfield became the first player since Fran Tarkenton in 1961 to come off the bench in his debut, throw for more than 200 yards, and lead his team to its first win of the season.

1969: Browns First Playoff Road Victory

In 2020, the Browns had their first playoff road victory since 1969.

1994: Browns Playoff Victory

In 2020, Baker Mayfield led the Browns to their first playoff victory since 1994.

1999: Freshman Texas Tech Quarterback

Baker Mayfield's first start against SMU featured the last four former Lake Travis quarterbacks combined on both teams: Garrett Gilbert, Michael Brewer, Collin Lagasse, and Mayfield. His performance also made him the first freshman Texas Tech quarterback since Kliff Kingsbury in 1999 to be named Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

1999: Tim Couch Received PFWA All-Rookie Honor

In 1999, Tim Couch was the Cleveland quarterback to receive the PFWA All-Rookie honor.

2001: Tim Couch Started All 16 Games

In 2001, Tim Couch was the last Cleveland Browns QB to start all 16 games in a season before Baker Mayfield.

2002: Browns Playoff Drought Ended

In 2020, Baker Mayfield led the Browns to their first playoff appearance since 2002.

2002: Browns Earn Playoff Berth Since 2002

In 2020, Mayfield and the Browns earned their first playoff berth since 2002.

2007: Browns Clinch First Winning Season Since 2007

In 2007, The Browns clinched their first winning season since 2007.

2011: 4A State Championship

In 2011, Baker Mayfield won the 4A State Championship with Lake Travis High School.

2013: Big 12 Conference Freshman Offensive Player of the Year

Baker Mayfield earned Big 12 Conference Freshman Offensive Player of the Year for the 2013 season and announced he would be leaving the program.

2015: Finished the Year with 3,700 Passing Yards

Baker Mayfield finished 2015 with 3,700 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting and helped lead Oklahoma to the 2015 Orange Bowl.

2015: First Away Win

In Week 11, Baker Mayfield led the Browns to their first away win since 2015, against the Cincinnati Bengals.

December 2016: Heisman Trophy Finalist

In December 2016, Baker Mayfield was announced as a finalist for the 2016 Heisman Trophy along with Dede Westbrook. They also played in the 2017 Sugar Bowl.

November 4, 2017: School-High Passing Yards

On November 4, 2017, Baker Mayfield threw for a school-high 598 yards against Oklahoma State and completed his career 3–0 as the starting Oklahoma quarterback in the Bedlam Series.

December 2, 2017: Big 12 Championship

On December 2, 2017, Baker Mayfield led Oklahoma to its third straight Big 12 championship, beating TCU. He won MVP honors and Oklahoma clinched a second playoff berth in three years.

December 9, 2017: Heisman Trophy Win

On December 9, 2017, Baker Mayfield won the 2017 Heisman Trophy and became the first walk-on player to ever win the award.

2017: Heisman Trophy Winner

In 2017, Baker Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy while playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was the first walk-on player to ever win the award.

2017: Finished Third in Heisman Voting

In December 2016 it was announced that Mayfield would be a finalist for the Heisman trophy, in 2017 he finished third in the Heisman voting.

2017: Sugar Bowl MVP

In the 2017 Sugar Bowl, Baker Mayfield led the Sooners to a 35–19 victory over Auburn, earning him the MVP award.

2018: PFWA All-Rookie Selection

In 2018, Baker Mayfield was named PFWA All-Rookie, becoming the second Cleveland quarterback to receive the honor since Tim Couch in 1999.

2019: Named 50th Best Player by Peers

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

On December 6, 2020, Mayfield had his highest completion rate, in a win against the Titans while on the Browns.

2020: Playoff Appearance

In 2020, Baker Mayfield led the Browns to their first playoff appearance since 2002 and first playoff victory since 1994.

2021: Ranked 71st on NFL Top 100

In 2021, Mayfield was ranked 71st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2023: Joins the Buccaneers

In 2023, Baker Mayfield joined the Buccaneers and led the team to consecutive division titles and a playoff victory, earning Pro Bowl honors and setting career highs in consecutive years.