Jared Goff's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jared Goff. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jared Goff is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Detroit Lions. Goff played college football at the University of California, where he set Pac-12 records. He was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Rams in 2016. Goff led the Rams to a Super Bowl LIII appearance in 2018 and earned Pro Bowl selections in 2017 and 2018. He was later traded to the Detroit Lions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1991: Lions' Playoff Victory

In 1991, The Detroit Lions secured their first playoff victory since 1991.

1994: Drew Bledsoe's record tying performance

In 1994, Drew Bledsoe tied the NFL record for completions in a regular-season game against the Vikings.

2004: First Team All-Pac-12 Quarterback

In 2015, Goff was the first Cal quarterback to earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors since Rodgers in 2004.

2012: Quarterback Wins With Five Interceptions

In 2024, Goff became the first quarterback since 2012 to win a game with five or more interceptions.

2013: Started all twelve games in the 2013 season

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

2014: Starting Quarterback and Record-Setting Season

In 2014, Goff was again the starting quarterback for the Golden Bears, setting new school records with 3,973 yards, 35 touchdowns, and a 62% completion rate.

2014: Stafford's Pro Bowl Selection

In 2014, Matthew Stafford was selected to the Pro Bowl. Goff was the first Lions quarterback to receive a Pro Bowl selection since Stafford in 2014.

November 14, 2015: Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week Honor

On November 14, 2015, Goff was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 453 yards and six touchdowns in a victory over Oregon State.

2015: Set Pac-12 Single-Season Passing Records

In 2015, Goff set a new Pac-12 single-season passing-yardage record with 4,714 yards and a new conference record for touchdown passes in a season with 43. He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors.

November 20, 2016: Professional Debut Against Miami Dolphins

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 a 14–10 loss.

2016: Selected First Overall by the Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft

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, Jared Goff was selected as the first overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL draft after playing college football for the California Golden Bears.

2017: Breakout Season and Playoff Appearance

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

January 22, 2018: Named to First Pro Bowl

On January 22, 2018, Goff was named to his first Pro Bowl as an injury replacement.

2018: Continued Success in 2018 Season

In 2018, Goff threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over the Oakland Raiders, followed by back-to-back 354 yard games in wins over the Cardinals and the Los Angeles Chargers. He was selected to his second straight Pro Bowl.

2018: NFC West Champions

In 2018, the Rams finished atop the NFC West with a 13-3 record and made the playoffs with a first-round bye as the #2 seed.

2019: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2019

In 2019, Goff was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2019: Goff's 2019 Season

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

2020: Most Guaranteed Money in a Contract

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

2022: Pro Bowl Honors

In 2022, Goff earned Pro Bowl honors.

2022: Goff's 2022 Season and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2022, Jared Goff finished the season with 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, starting in all 17 games for the Lions. He was named to his third Pro Bowl as an alternative, replacing Jalen Hurts. Goff also set a Lions franchise record for most consecutive home games with two or more passing touchdowns.