History of Jared Goff in Timeline
Jared Goff is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at California, setting Pac-12 records. Goff was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 2016. He led the Rams to a playoff appearance in 2017, and to Super Bowl LIII in 2018, earning Pro Bowl selections in both seasons.
1962: Lions 8-2 Record
In 1962, the Lions started the season with an 8-2 record, a feat they repeated in 2023 with Goff as quarterback.
1971: Tied for Fewest Points in Super Bowl History
In Super Bowl LIII, Goff and the Rams tied the 1971 Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl VI for the fewest points in Super Bowl history in the loss.
1986: Passing Record
In 2018, Goff surpassed Ken O'Brien's 32 attempts for 431 yards in 1986.
1991: Lions First Playoff Win
In 1991, the Detroit Lions had their first playoff win since Jared Goff led them to a win in 2021.
1991: Detroit Lions Previous Playoff Victory
In 1991, the Detroit Lions had their previous playoff victory before Goff led them to another in 2024.
1993: Lions Last Division Title
In 1993, the Lions won their last division title prior to Goff leading them to another in 2023.
October 14, 1994: Jared Goff's Birth
On October 14, 1994, Jared Thomas Goff was born. He is now a professional football quarterback for the Detroit Lions.
1994: Drew Bledsoe's Record Completion
In 1994, Drew Bledsoe tied the NFL record for completions in a regular-season game against the Vikings, a record that Jared Goff equaled in 2019 during a game against the Buccaneers.
2003: Rams Clinch NFC West
In 2017, the Rams clinched the NFC West for the first time since 2003.
2004: Rams Last Playoff Appearance
In 2004, the Los Angeles Rams had their last playoff appearance before Jared Goff led them to the playoffs in 2017.
2004: Rodgers Last All-Pac-12 Honors
In 2015, Goff earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors and was the first Cal quarterback to earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors since Rodgers in 2004.
2008: Cal's Last Post-Season Win
In 2015, Goff led an 8-5 Cal team to a post-season win for the first time since 2008.
2011: Cal's Last Winning Record
In 2015, Goff led an 8-5 Cal team to a winning record for the first time since 2011.
2012: Last Quarterback Win with 5 Interceptions
In 2012, there was no quarterback with a win that included 5 interceptions until Goff achieved this feat in 2024.
January 2013: Enrolls at University of California, Berkeley
In January 2013, Jared Goff was a mid-year enrollee at the University of California, Berkeley and joined the Golden Bears for spring practices.
2013: Graduated from Marin Catholic High School
In 2013, Jared Goff graduated from Marin Catholic High School.
2013: Four Win Improvement
In the 2013 season, Goff helped lead the Golden Bears to a 5-7 season, which was a four-win improvement over the prior season.
2013: Started All Twelve Games
In the 2013 season, under new head coach Sonny Dykes, Goff started all twelve games and set Cal single-season records for passing yards and passes attempted.
2014: Starting Quarterback for the Golden Bears
In 2014, Goff was again the starting quarterback for the Golden Bears and set new school records with 3,973 yards and 35 touchdowns.
2014: Stafford Pro Bowl Selection
In 2014, Matthew Stafford was selected to the Pro Bowl. This was the last Pro Bowl selection for a Lions quarterback until Goff's selection in 2023.
November 14, 2015: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week
On November 14, 2015, Jared Goff earned Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week honors after throwing for 453 yards and six touchdowns in a victory over Oregon State.
2015: New Pac-12 Records Set
In 2015, Goff set a new Pac-12 single-season passing-yardage record (4,714) and a new conference record for touchdown passes in a season (43).
February 2016: Projected Early First Round Pick
In mid-February 2016, most analysts had Goff projected to be selected in the early first round of the draft.
June 9, 2016: Signs Four-Year Deal with the Rams
On June 9, 2016, Goff signed a four-year deal worth $27.9 million in guaranteed money with the Los Angeles Rams.
November 20, 2016: NFL Debut
On November 20, 2016, Jared Goff made his professional debut and first NFL start against the Miami Dolphins.
2016: Enters NFL Draft
After his junior season, Goff announced his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2016 NFL draft.
2016: Top Quarterback for the 2016 NFL Draft
Going into the 2015 season, Goff was projected as the top quarterback for the 2016 NFL draft by Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay.
2016: Backup Quarterback
In 2016, Goff spent the first nine games as the backup to veteran quarterback Case Keenum.
2016: Drafted First Overall
In 2016, Goff was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Draft.
2016: Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams
In 2016, Goff was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL draft.
2016: End of Thanksgiving Losing Streak
In 2016, was the last time the Detroit Lions had a Thanksgiving losing streak, until Goff led them to a 23-20 victory over the Bears in 2024, ending the Lions' Thanksgiving losing streak.
2017: Led Rams to Playoffs
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 against the Atlanta Falcons.
January 22, 2018: Named to First Pro Bowl
On January 22, 2018, Goff was named to his first Pro Bowl as an injury and Super Bowl replacement for Carson Wentz.
2018: Drew Brees' Consecutive Games with 150+ Passer Rating
In 2018, Drew Brees had consecutive games with a passer rating of 150+, a feat that Goff matched in 2024.
2018: Selected to Second Straight Pro Bowl
In 2018, Goff was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl for his performance.
2018: Finished Season Atop NFC West
The Rams finished the 2018 season atop the NFC West with a 13-3 record.
April 23, 2019: Rams Picked Up Fifth Year Option
On April 23, 2019, the Rams picked up the fifth-year option on Goff's contract.
2019: 2019 Season Performance
In 2019, Goff led the Rams to a 3-0 start, had a career-high 517 passing yards in a loss against the Buccaneers tying the NFL record for completions with 45. He finished the season with 4,638 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions, leading the league in pass attempts and setting a franchise record for pass completions as the Rams went 9-7.
2019: Ranked 32nd
In 2019, Goff was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
2019: Launch of Clothing Line
In the summer of 2019, Jared Goff launched his own line of clothing called "JG16".
March 2020: Donation to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
In March 2020, Jared Goff donated $250,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020: Record Guaranteed Money in Contract
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.
2020: 2020 Season Performance
In 2020, Goff finished with 3,952 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, along with 99 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He suffered a broken thumb in Week 16 against the Seahawks, causing him to miss the final game of the season.
March 18, 2021: Trade to Detroit Lions
On March 18, 2021, Jared Goff was traded to the Detroit Lions along with draft picks in exchange for Matthew Stafford.
2021: Christen Harper's Sports Illustrated Swim Search
In 2021, Christen Harper, who Jared Goff later married, co-won the Sports Illustrated Swim Search for new models.
2021: Traded to the Detroit Lions
In 2021, Jared Goff was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Detroit Lions.
June 16, 2022: Engagement to Christen Harper
On June 16, 2022, Jared Goff became engaged to his longtime girlfriend Christen Harper, who he met on the celebrity dating app Raya.
2022: Pro Bowl Honors
In 2022, Jared Goff earned Pro Bowl honors with the Detroit Lions.
2022: Draft Pick Trade Year
In 2022, the Detroit Lions received a first round draft pick from the Los Angeles Rams as part of the trade for Matthew Stafford that occurred in 2021.
2023: Draft Pick Trade Year
In 2023, the Detroit Lions received a first round draft pick from the Los Angeles Rams as part of the trade for Matthew Stafford that occurred in 2021.
January 14, 2024: Lions Playoff Victory
On January 14, 2024, Goff led the Lions to their first playoff victory since 1991 against his former team, the Rams.
May 16, 2024: Contract Extension with the Lions
On May 16, 2024, Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension with the Lions, keeping him with the team through the 2027 season with an option for 2028.
June 22, 2024: Marriage to Christen Harper
On June 22, 2024, Jared Goff and Christen Harper married in a private ceremony in California.
2024: Earns Pro Bowl Honors Again
In 2024, Jared Goff earned Pro Bowl honors again.
2024: Last First Round Pick
In 2024, Jared Verse was the last first round pick made by the Rams.
2027: Contract Through the 2027 Season
In May 2024, Goff signed a four-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions that will keep him with the team through the 2027 season.
2028: Contract Option for 2028 Season
In May 2024, Goff signed a four-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions that includes an option for the 2028 season.
