Career Timeline of Jack Conklin: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jack Conklin made an impact.

Jack Conklin is an American professional football offensive tackle currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the eighth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Notably, Conklin has been recognized as a first-team All-Pro twice in his career, marking him as a prominent player in his position.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Playoff drought

The Titans earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2008.

2013: Started 13 Games as a Redshirt Freshman

In 2013, after redshirting his first year, Conklin started in 13 of 14 games at either right or left offensive tackle during his redshirt freshman year.

January 6, 2016: Conklin Declares for the NFL Draft

On January 6, 2016, Jack Conklin announced he would forgo his senior season and declare for the 2016 NFL draft after starting in 38 of his 39 career games with the Spartans.

May 26, 2016: Signed with the Titans

On May 26, 2016, Jack Conklin signed a four-year, $15.89 million rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans, including $15.44 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $9.76 million.

December 21, 2016: Selected as an Alternate for the 2017 Pro Bowl

On December 21, 2016, it was announced that Jack Conklin was selected as an alternate for the 2017 Pro Bowl after his performance during his rookie season.

2016: Conklin Drafted by Tennessee Titans

In 2016, Jack Conklin was drafted eighth overall by the Tennessee Titans in the NFL draft after playing college football for the Michigan State Spartans.

2016: Drafted by the Titans

In 2016, Jack Conklin was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the first round (eighth overall) of the NFL draft, after the Titans traded picks with the Cleveland Browns to acquire him.

2016: Pre-Draft Visits and Projections

In 2016, leading up to the NFL draft, Jack Conklin was projected as a top-10 pick and attended private workouts and pre-draft visits with multiple NFL teams.

2017: Started All 16 Games at Right Tackle

In 2017, Jack Conklin started all 16 games at right tackle for the Titans, receiving an overall grade of 81.8 from PFF, ranking 12th among all offensive tackles.

2017: Pro Bowl Alternate

In 2017, Jack Conklin was an alternate for the Pro Bowl. He made his professional regular season debut and first NFL start in the Titans' season-opening 25–16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

2017: Titans Earn Playoff Berth

In 2017, the Titans finished second in the AFC South with a 9–7 record and earned a playoff berth for the first time since 2008, with Conklin starting all 16 games at right tackle.

January 6, 2018: First Career Playoff Game

On January 6, 2018, Jack Conklin started in his first career playoff game, which the Titans narrowly won against the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21 in the AFC Wildcard Game.

January 15, 2018: Titans Fired Mularkey

On January 15, 2018, the Titans announced their decision to fire Mularkey. Five days later, the Titans announced their decision to hire Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel as their new head coach.

May 1, 2019: Fifth-Year Option Declined

On May 1, 2019, the Titans declined the fifth-year option on Jack Conklin's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.

2019: Started All 16 Games and Playoff Run

In 2019, Jack Conklin started all 16 games for the Titans, contributing to Derrick Henry winning the NFL rushing yards title and helping the team reach the AFC Championship Game.