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 an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the New York Giants in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Missouri. Lock was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Before joining the Giants, he also played for the Seattle Seahawks.
2015: College Career Begins
In 2015, Drew Lock started his college career at Missouri, becoming the school's first true freshman to start at quarterback since 1995.
2015: College Football Commitment
In 2015, Drew Lock, a four-star recruit, committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.
2016: Record-Breaking Performance
In 2016, Drew Lock had a record-breaking season, including tying a school record with five touchdowns in a game and accumulating more passing yards in his first three games than any Mizzou quarterback before him.
2017: Record-Setting Season
In 2017, Drew Lock set SEC and Missouri records for passing touchdowns with 44, also leading the NCAA (FBS). He was selected to the First-team All-SEC that year.
2018: Continued Success at Missouri
In 2018, Drew Lock led Missouri to a strong start with multiple passing touchdowns and finished his college career with 108 total touchdowns.
September 1, 2019: Placed on Injured Reserve
On September 1, 2019, Drew Lock was placed on injured reserve due to a thumb injury.
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: Activation and Starting Role
On November 30, 2019, Drew Lock was activated off injured reserve and named the starting quarterback for the Broncos.
2019: Rookie Season Success
In 2019, Drew Lock had a successful rookie season, tying John Elway for the most franchise wins by a rookie QB with four wins in five games.
2019: Drafted by Denver Broncos
In 2019, Drew Lock was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round as the 42nd overall pick.
2021: Competition with Bridgewater
In 2021, Drew Lock competed with Teddy Bridgewater for the starting quarterback position, but Bridgewater was named the starter for week 1.
March 16, 2022: Traded to Seattle Seahawks
On March 16, 2022, Drew Lock was traded to the Seattle Seahawks as part of a package for Russell Wilson.
March 20, 2023: Re-signed with Seahawks
On March 20, 2023, Drew Lock re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
March 14, 2024: Signed with New York Giants
On March 14, 2024, Drew Lock signed with the New York Giants on a one-year deal.
