History of Ja'Marr Chase in Timeline

Ja'Marr Chase is a highly accomplished American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. He excelled at LSU, winning the Fred Biletnikoff Award and a national championship. Drafted fifth overall by the Bengals in 2021, he was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and a second-team All-Pro after a record-breaking rookie season that culminated in a Super Bowl LVI appearance. In 2024, Chase achieved the receiving triple crown, leading the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.

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1988: Bengals' Super Bowl Appearance Before 2022

In 2022, The Bengals advanced to Super Bowl LVI, marking their first Super Bowl appearance since Super Bowl XXIII in 1988.

1990: Bengals' Last Playoff Win Before 2022

The Bengals Wild Card Game win against the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 marked their first playoff win since 1990.

1998: Carl Pickens' Single-Game Reception Record

In 1998, Carl Pickens set the Bengals franchise record for single-game receptions which was broken by Ja'Marr Chase in 2024.

1999: Torry Holt's Postseason Receiving Record

In 2022, Chase broke Torry Holt's 1999 record of 242 postseason receiving yards, setting a new rookie record with 368 yards.

March 1, 2000: Ja'Marr Chase Born

On March 1, 2000, Ja'Marr Anthony Chase was born. He would later become a professional football wide receiver.

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2018: Freshman Season at LSU

In 2018, as a true freshman at LSU, Chase played in all 14 games, made eight starts, and finished the season with 23 receptions for 313 yards and three touchdowns.

2019: Record-Breaking Season at LSU

In 2019, Ja'Marr Chase led the FBS in receiving yards with 1,780 yards and set an SEC record with 20 receiving touchdowns. He also won the Fred Biletnikoff Award and was named a unanimous All-American, and LSU won the College Football Playoff National Championship.

2020: Opting Out of 2020 Season

In 2020, Ja'Marr Chase opted out of the college football season to focus on his NFL career, influenced by his agents who advised him to avoid injury before the draft.

2020: College Football Playoff National Championship

In 2020, Ja'Marr Chase won the College Football Playoff National Championship as a sophomore at LSU.

June 2, 2021: Signing Rookie Contract

On June 2, 2021, Ja'Marr Chase signed a four-year rookie contract with the Cincinnati Bengals worth $30.8 million.

September 12, 2021: First NFL Game

On September 12, 2021, Ja'Marr Chase played his first regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings, recording 102 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 27-24 overtime win.

2021: Drafted by Cincinnati Bengals

In 2021, Ja'Marr Chase was drafted fifth overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL draft.

2022: Postseason Success and Super Bowl Appearance

In 2022, Ja'Marr Chase helped the Bengals reach Super Bowl LVI, setting a rookie record for postseason receiving yards. He was also ranked 24th in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

2022: Pro Bowl Selection

On December 22, Ja'Marr Chase was announced as a selection for the 2022 Pro Bowl.

2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2023, Ja'Marr Chase was ranked 39th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

April 24, 2024: Bengals Pick Up Fifth-Year Option

On April 24, 2024, the Bengals picked up the fifth-year option on Ja'Marr Chase's contract.

2024: Receiving Triple Crown

In 2024, Ja'Marr Chase became the fifth player in the Super Bowl era to win the receiving triple crown, leading the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.

2024: Pro Bowl Honors and Injury

In 2024, Ja'Marr Chase earned Pro Bowl honors for the third consecutive season, but he also suffered a shoulder injury during a game against the Minnesota Vikings.