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 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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

2017: Led Rams to Playoffs

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 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.

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.

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.