History of Courtland Sutton in Timeline

Courtland Sutton is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Denver Broncos in the NFL. He was drafted by the Broncos in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft after playing college football for the SMU Mustangs. Sutton is a key offensive player for the Broncos, known for his size, athleticism, and ability to make contested catches.

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October 10, 1995: Courtland Sutton Born

On October 10, 1995, Courtland Jaleel Sutton was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.

2013: High School Football Season

In 2013, Brenham High School finished the season with a 14–2 record, losing to Aledo in the UIL 4A Division 2 state championship game. During his senior year, Courtland Sutton was named first-team All-District as a tight end and second-team as a safety.

2014: Injury at SMU

In 2014, Courtland Sutton played in two games as a true freshman at SMU before suffering an injury and taking a medical redshirt.

2015: Redshirt Freshman Season

In 2015, as a redshirt freshman, Courtland Sutton started all 12 games for SMU, recording 49 receptions for 862 yards and nine touchdowns. After the football season, he played in three games for SMU's basketball team.

2015: Playoff Drought Ends

In the 2024 season, Courtland Sutton's performance helped the Broncos make the playoffs for the first time since 2015.

2016: Sophomore Season at SMU

In 2016, Courtland Sutton started all 12 games as a sophomore for SMU, amassing 76 receptions for 1,246 yards and 10 touchdowns.

December 22, 2017: Declared for NFL Draft

On December 22, 2017, Courtland Sutton officially declared that he would enter the 2018 NFL draft after completing his junior year.

2018: NFL Draft Entry

In 2018, Courtland Sutton declared that he would enter the NFL draft after completing his junior year.

2018: Drafted by Denver Broncos

In 2018, Courtland Sutton was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the NFL draft.

2018: Drafted into the NFL

In 2018, Courtland Sutton was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round (40th overall) of the NFL draft.

2019: 2019 NFL Season

In the 2019 season, Courtland Sutton recorded 72 receptions for 1,112 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

September 22, 2020: Season-Ending Injury

On September 22, 2020, after suffering a torn ACL, Courtland Sutton was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

November 22, 2021: Contract Extension

On November 22, 2021, Courtland Sutton signed a four-year $60.8 million contract extension with the Broncos through the 2025 season.

2022: 2022 NFL Season

In the 2022 season, Courtland Sutton played in 15 games, making 64 receptions for 829 receiving yards with two receiving touchdowns.

2023: 2023 NFL Season

In the 2023 season, Courtland Sutton appeared in and started 14 games. He finished with 59 receptions for 772 yards and ten touchdowns. He had five consecutive games with a touchdown from Week 6 to Week 11.

2024: 2024 NFL Season

In the 2024 season, Courtland Sutton finished with 81 receptions for 1,081 yards and eight touchdowns helping the Broncos make the playoffs for the first time since 2015.