A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Davante Adams.
Davante Lavell Adams is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the New York Jets in the NFL. He was born in East Palo Alto, California, and excelled in both football and basketball at Palo Alto High School. Adams played college football at Fresno State for two seasons, earning All-American honors in 2013. He was drafted into the NFL in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
1993: Sterling Sharpe's Season
In 1993, Sterling Sharpe set a franchise best.
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1994: Tied Sterling Sharpe's single-season franchise record
In 1994, Sterling Sharpe set the single-season franchise record.
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2013: All-American Selection
In 2013, Davante Adams was named a second-team All-American for his performance with the Fresno State Bulldogs.
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2013: Record-Breaking Season
In the 2013 season, Davante Adams led the nation with 131 receptions for 1,719 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also set a Mountain West Conference record with 24 touchdown receptions and Fresno State career records for receptions and touchdown receptions.
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January 11, 2015: Rookie Playoff Record
On January 11, 2015, Davante Adams set the Packers' rookie record for receiving yards in a playoff game with 117 in the victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
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2016: Breakout Season
In the 2016 season, Davante Adams had a breakout season with 997 receiving yards, 75 receptions, and 12 touchdowns. He was also named NFC Offensive Player of the Week in Week 7.
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2016: Off-season MVP
Prior to the 2016 season, Davante Adams's efforts preparing for the season earned him the unofficial "off-season MVP" award.
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2017: First Pro Bowl and Contract Extension
In 2017, Davante Adams was named to his first Pro Bowl and subsequently signed a four-year, $58 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.
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2017: Pro Bowl Selection and Injury
In 2017, Davante Adams was named to his first Pro Bowl. He also suffered a concussion in Week 15 and missed the final two games of the season.
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2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2018, Davante Adams was ranked 45th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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2018: Record-Breaking Season
In the 2018 season, Davante Adams achieved 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career, scored his tenth touchdown for the third consecutive season, and surpassed 100 receptions in a season for the first time.
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2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2019, Davante Adams was ranked 35th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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2019: 2019 Season Performance
Throughout the 2019 season, Davante Adams recorded 83 receptions for 997 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. He also made his third consecutive Pro Bowl. In the Divisional Round against the Seahawks, Adams set a postseason-franchise record with 160 receiving yards. In the NFC Championship against the 49ers, he became the only Packer with two games of 100+ receiving yards in a single postseason game and three career postseason games for 125+ receiving yards. He was ranked 57th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
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December 21, 2020: Selected for 2021 Pro Bowl
On December 21, 2020, Davante Adams was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl.
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2020: League Leader in Touchdowns
In 2020, Davante Adams led the NFL in receiving touchdowns while playing for the Green Bay Packers, showcasing his close bond with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players of 2020
In 2020, Davante Adams was ranked 57th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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January 8, 2021: Made the 2020 All-Pro Team first-team
On January 8, 2021, Davante Adams was selected to the 2020 All-Pro Team first-team.
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December 23, 2021: Named to Fifth Consecutive Pro Bowl
On December 23, 2021, Davante Adams was named to his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl.
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2021: Career Bests in Receptions and Receiving Yards
In 2021, Davante Adams set career bests in receptions and receiving yards while playing for the Green Bay Packers.
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December 21, 2022: Named to Sixth Consecutive Pro Bowl
On December 21, 2022, Davante Adams was named to his sixth consecutive Pro Bowl and earned first team All-Pro honors for the third time. He finished the season with 100 receptions, 1,516 receiving yards and a league leading 14 touchdowns and Raiders franchise record.
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2022: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players of 2022
In 2022, Davante Adams was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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2023: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players of 2023
In 2023, Davante Adams was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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