Davante Adams's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Davante Adams.

Davante Lavell Adams is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. He gained prominence during his college career at Fresno State, where he earned All-American honors in 2013. Adams was then drafted into the NFL in the second round of the 2014 draft by the Green Bay Packers, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1993: Usurping Sterling Sharpe's Season

In 2020, Davante Adams set a franchise best with 115 receptions, usurping Sterling Sharpe's 1993 season.

1994: Tying Sterling Sharpe's Franchise Record

In 2020, Davante Adams tied Sterling Sharpe's single-season franchise record (1994) with 18 receiving touchdowns.

2013: All-American Honors

In 2013, Davante Adams was named a second-team All-American for his performance playing college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

2013: Record-Setting Season

In the 2013 season, Davante Adams led the nation with 131 receptions for 1,719 yards and 24 touchdowns. He set a Mountain West Conference record with 24 touchdown receptions and Fresno State career records for receptions and touchdown receptions. He was named second-team All-America by The Associated Press.

2016: "Off-season MVP" Award

Davante Adams won the unofficial "off-season MVP" award in 2016 due to his efforts preparing for the season.

2016: Successful Season with the Packers

In 2016, Davante Adams recorded 75 catches for 997 yards and 12 touchdowns, becoming the Packers' second-leading receiver. He was also named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a strong performance against the Bears.

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.

2017: Pro Bowl Selection and Contract Extension

In 2017, Davante Adams was named to his first Pro Bowl. He finished the season with 74 catches for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns and was ranked 45th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

2018: Continued Success with Packers

In 2018, Davante Adams had a strong season with the Packers, achieving over 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career, reaching 100 receptions in a season for the first time, and earning his second Pro Bowl selection.

2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2018, Davante Adams was ranked 45th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Davante Adams recorded 83 receptions for 997 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. He was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl. In the Divisional Round against the Seahawks, Adams caught eight passes for a postseason-franchise record 160 yards and two touchdowns. In the NFC Championship against the 49ers, he had nine receptions for 138 yards. He was ranked 57th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2019, Davante Adams was ranked 35th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

December 21, 2020: Selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl

On December 21, 2020, Davante Adams was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

In 2020, Davante Adams had a historic season, leading the league with 18 receiving touchdowns, tying Sterling Sharpe's single-season franchise record. His 115 receptions also set a franchise best. He was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl and made the 2020 All-Pro Team first-team. He was ranked sixth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.