Career Timeline of Jared Goff: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jared Goff, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jared Goff is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 2016 after a successful college career at the University of California, Berkeley, where he set Pac-12 records. Goff experienced a career resurgence in 2017 and 2018, leading the Rams to a Super Bowl appearance and earning two Pro Bowl selections. He was later traded to the Lions, where he continues his NFL career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1986: Perfect Passer Rating

In 2018, Goff set the record for most passing yards and attempts while maintaining a perfect passer rating, surpassing Ken O'Brien's 32 attempts for 431 yards in 1986.

2008: Post-Season Win Since 2008

In 2015, Goff helped to lead an 8-5 Cal team to a winning record and bowl game for the first time since 2011 as well as a post-season win for the first time since 2008.

2011: Winning Season Since 2011

In 2015, Goff helped to lead an 8-5 Cal team to a winning record for the first time since 2011.

January 2013: Enrolled at Cal

In January 2013, Goff was a mid-year enrollee at Cal and joined the Golden Bears for spring practices.

2013: Started All Twelve Games

In 2013, Goff started all twelve games and set Cal single-season records for passing yards, yardage gained, total offense, passes completed, and passes attempted, even though the team finished 1-11.

2014: Starting Quarterback Again

In 2014, Goff was again the starting quarterback for the Golden Bears and set new school records.

2014: Stafford's Pro Bowl Selection

In 2014, Matthew Stafford received a Pro Bowl selection prior to Goff's selection in 2022.

February 2016: Projected First Round Pick

In mid-February 2016, most analysts projected Goff to be selected in the early first round of the draft.

June 9, 2016: Signed Four-Year Deal

On June 9, 2016, Goff signed a four-year deal worth $27.9 million in guaranteed money, including an $18.6 million signing bonus.

November 20, 2016: NFL Debut

On November 20, 2016, Goff made his professional debut and first NFL start against the Miami Dolphins, completing 17 of 31 attempts for 134 yards in the loss.

2016: Entered the NFL Draft

After his junior season, in 2016, Goff announced his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL draft.

2016: New Head Coach

In 2016, Goff entered the season with a new head coach in Sean McVay.

2016: Selected First Overall

In 2016, Goff was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL draft.

2016: Drafted by Los Angeles Rams

In 2016, Jared Goff was selected as the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL draft.

2017: Breakout Season

In 2017, Goff had a breakout season, leading the Rams to their first playoff appearance since 2004.

January 6, 2018: First Playoff Game

On January 6, 2018, Goff played in his first playoff game, completing 24 of 45 passes for 259 yards and a touchdown in a Wild Card Round loss to the Falcons.

2018: Finished Atop the NFC West

In 2018, The Rams finished atop the NFC West with a 13–3 record.

April 23, 2019: Fifth-Year Option

On April 23, 2019, the Rams picked up the fifth-year option on Goff's contract.

2019: Goff's 2019 Season

During the 2019 season, Goff finished with 4,638 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He also had 40 rushing yards and two touchdowns in 16 games as the Rams finished with a 9–7 record. His 626 pass attempts led the league in the 2019 season, and his 394 pass completions set a single-season franchise record at the time.

2019: Launch of "JG16" Clothing Line

In the summer of 2019, Goff launched his own line of clothing called "JG16".

March 2020: Donation to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

In March 2020, Goff donated $250,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during the coronavirus pandemic.

2020: Goff's 2020 Season

During the 2020 season, Goff finished with 3,952 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, along with 99 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 15 games.

2020: Contract Extension

In 2019, Goff agreed to a four-year extension worth $134 million featuring $110 million guaranteed, at the time, it was an NFL record for the most guaranteed money in a contract, surpassed by Patrick Mahomes in 2020.

March 18, 2021: Trade to Detroit Lions

On March 18, 2021, Goff was traded to the Detroit Lions along with draft picks in exchange for Matthew Stafford.

2021: Traded to the Lions

In 2021, Goff was traded from the Rams to the Lions.

2022: Goff's 2022 Season and Pro Bowl Selection

During the 2022 season, Goff finished with 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and seven interceptions for the Lions, starting in all 17 games. He was named to his third Pro Bowl as an alternative.

2022: Rams' Draft Pick

In 2022, as part of the trade deal for Matthew Stafford, the Detroit Lions received the Rams' first-round draft pick.

2023: Rams' Draft Pick

In 2023, as part of the trade deal for Matthew Stafford, the Detroit Lions received the Rams' first-round draft pick.

May 16, 2024: Contract Extension with Lions

On May 16, 2024, Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension with the Lions, including $170 million guaranteed, keeping him with the team through the 2027 season.