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 Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. Before turning pro, he played college football at Fresno State for two seasons, earning All-American honors in 2013. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played for the Packers until 2022, when he was traded to the Raiders.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1993: Breaking Sterling Sharpe's Reception Record

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

1994: Tying Sterling Sharpe's Record

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

2007: Randy Moss's Touchdown Record

In 2020, Davante Adams tied Sterling Sharpe's single-season franchise record (1994) with 18 receiving touchdowns, the most since Randy Moss had 23 in 2007.

2013: Named Second-Team All-American

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

2016: Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

In 2016, Davante Adams had a successful season, being named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a strong performance against the Chicago Bears in Week 7, catching 13 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He finished as the Packers' second-leading receiver with 997 yards on 75 catches for 12 touchdowns.

2016: "Off-Season MVP"

In 2016, Davante Adams' efforts preparing for the upcoming season earned him the unofficial "off-season MVP" award.

2017: Named to first Pro Bowl

In 2017, Davante Adams started in 14 games, finished with 74 catches for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns, and was named to his first Pro Bowl.

2017: Named to First Pro Bowl and Signed Contract Extension

In 2017, Davante Adams was named to his first Pro Bowl. Following this, he signed a four-year, $58 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.

2018: Reached 1,000 Receiving Yards

In 2018, Davante Adams reached 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career and scored his tenth touchdown of the season, marking his third consecutive season of double-digit receiving touchdowns.

2018: Ranked 45th in NFL Top 100 Players

In 2018, Davante Adams was ranked 45th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list after a successful 2017 season.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Davante Adams had several notable performances including a game against the Eagles where he recorded a career-high 180 receiving yards. He finished the season with 83 receptions for 997 receiving yards and five touchdowns and 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.