Career Timeline of Drew Lock: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Drew Lock made an impact.

Drew Lock is a professional football quarterback in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Missouri before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Lock has also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants. He is known for his arm strength and potential, though his career has been marked by inconsistency.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: All-Metro Player of the Year

In 2014, as a senior in High School, Drew Lock was named the Kansas City Star's All-Metro Player of the Year after passing for 2,731 yards and 28 touchdowns.

2015: Starting Quarterback for Missouri

In 2015, Drew Lock began his collegiate career and took over as Mizzou's starting quarterback for the final eight games and had a career-best 244 yards against BYU at Arrowhead Stadium.

2015: College Football Commitment

In 2015, Drew Lock committed to the University of Missouri to play college football as a four-star recruit.

2016: Record-Setting Performances

In 2016, Drew Lock had a career-high 450 passing yards against Eastern Michigan and finished the season ranked second in the SEC with 3,399 passing yards.

2017: Record-Breaking Season

In 2017, Drew Lock set the SEC and Missouri record for passing touchdowns with 44 and was selected to the First-team All-SEC.

2018: Final College Season

In 2018, Drew Lock had 3,498 passing yards and 28 passing touchdowns. Lock led the SEC in pass attempts and completions in the 2018 season.

September 1, 2019: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 1, 2019, Drew Lock was placed on injured reserve due to a thumb injury he suffered in the preseason.

November 12, 2019: Designated for Return

On November 12, 2019, Drew Lock was designated for return from injured reserve and resumed practicing with the Denver Broncos.

November 30, 2019: Activated and Named Starter

On November 30, 2019, Drew Lock was activated off injured reserve and named the starter for the Denver Broncos' game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

2019: Rookie Season

In 2019, Drew Lock finished his rookie season with 1,020 passing yards and went 4-1 as a starter, tying John Elway's record for most wins by a rookie QB.

2019: Drafted into the NFL

In 2019, Drew Lock was drafted into the NFL by the Denver Broncos.

2019: Drafted by Denver Broncos

In 2019, Drew Lock was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the NFL draft.

2020: Season Performance

In 2020, Drew Lock finished the season with 16 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He tied for the most interceptions in the NFL with Carson Wentz, despite only playing in 13 games.