History of Haason Reddick in Timeline
Haason Reddick is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft after playing college football at Temple University. In addition to the Jets and Cardinals, Reddick has played for the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles.
1986: Reddick Surpasses Paul Palmer as Temple's Second-Highest Draft Pick
Haason Reddick's selection in the 2017 NFL draft made him Temple's second-highest draft pick ever, second only to John Rienstra who was drafted in 1986.
September 22, 1994: Haason Reddick is Born
Haason Samir Reddick was born on September 22, 1994. He will go on to become an American football linebacker in the NFL.
2003: Reddick's Record-Breaking Broad Jump
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Haason Reddick's 11'1" broad jump was the best performance by a defensive lineman in over a decade, since 2003.
2012: Reddick Joins Temple University Football
Haason Reddick began his football career at Temple University in 2012 as a walk-on, playing running back and safety.
2013: Reddick's First Game
After redshirting his first year, Haason Reddick played in his first college football game in 2013.
November 14, 2016: Reddick Accepts Senior Bowl Invitation
On November 14, 2016, it was announced that Haason Reddick had accepted an invitation to showcase his skills at the upcoming 2017 Senior Bowl.
2016: Named First-team All-American Athletic Conference
Haason Reddick's performance as a defensive end in 2016, achieving 65 tackles and 10.5 sacks, earned him First-team All-American Athletic Conference honors.
January 28, 2017: Reddick's Impressive Senior Bowl Performance
Switching to inside linebacker, Haason Reddick impressed scouts and attendees at the 2017 Senior Bowl, notably with a game-high nine combined tackles.
June 8, 2017: Reddick Signs with the Arizona Cardinals
Formalizing his entry into the NFL, Haason Reddick signed a four-year, $13.4 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals on June 8, 2017.
November 5, 2017: Reddick Ejected from Game Against the 49ers
Haason Reddick was ejected from a game against the San Francisco 49ers on November 5, 2017, following a skirmish involving Carlos Hyde. Despite the incident, the Cardinals won 20-10.
2017: Reddick Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals
In the 2017 NFL draft, The Arizona Cardinals selected Haason Reddick as the 13th overall pick. He was joined by two other Temple players: Dion Dawkins and Nate Hairston.
2017: Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals
Haason Reddick was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. He was the first linebacker selected that year.
2018: Reddick's Performance in the 2018 Season
Haason Reddick played in 16 games (12 starts) during the 2018 NFL season, securing the third spot on his team with a total of 80 tackles.
May 3, 2020: Cardinals Decline Reddick's Fifth-Year Option
On May 3, 2020, the Cardinals made the decision to decline the fifth-year option on Haason Reddick's contract. This move set the stage for him to become a free agent in 2021.
March 18, 2021: Reddick Signs With the Carolina Panthers
Haason Reddick signed a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on March 18, 2021. This move reunited him with his former Temple coach, Matt Rhule.
2021: Reddick's Impressive Performance in the 2021 Season
Haason Reddick had a remarkable performance in the 2021 season. He achieved a franchise record for the Arizona Cardinals by making five sacks and three forced fumbles in a single game against the New York Giants. His season concluded with a total of 10 sacks.
March 16, 2022: Reddick Signs With the Philadelphia Eagles
Haason Reddick joined the Philadelphia Eagles on March 16, 2022, after signing a three-year contract worth $45 million.
2022: Reddick Contributes to Christmas Album
Showcasing his versatility, Haason Reddick lent his vocals to "A Philly Special Christmas," a Christmas album released in 2022.
April 1, 2024: Reddick Traded to the New York Jets
The Philadelphia Eagles traded Haason Reddick to the New York Jets on April 1, 2024, in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick.