Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Javon Hargrave

How Javon Hargrave built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Javon Hargrave is a professional American football defensive tackle currently playing in the NFL. He attended South Carolina State University and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Redshirt Freshman Season

During his redshirt freshman season in 2012 with the Bulldogs, Javon Hargrave recorded 45 tackles and 4.5 tackles for a loss.

October 25, 2014: Tied FCS Record

On October 25, 2014, Javon Hargrave tied a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) record after finishing with a total of 6 sacks against Bethune-Cookman.

September 16, 2015: Victory Against Florida A&M

On September 16, 2015, Javon Hargrave made 3 tackles and 2.5 tackles for a loss in a 36–0 shutout of Florida A&M.

October 3, 2015: Season-High Tackles Against Furman

On October 3, 2015, Javon Hargrave had a season-high 10 tackles and a sack in a loss to Furman.

October 24, 2015: Standout Game Against Delaware State

On October 24, 2015, Javon Hargrave had one of his best games of the season, finishing with 6 solo tackles, 8 total tackles, 4 tackles for losses, forced a fumble, and had a season-high 3 sacks against Delaware State.

January 23, 2016: Participated in 2016 East-West Shrine Game

On January 23, 2016, Javon Hargrave participated in the 2016 East–West Shrine Game, raising his draft stock with a good performance.

June 10, 2016: Signed Steelers Rookie Contract

On June 10, 2016, Javon Hargrave signed a four-year, $3.114 million rookie contract with the Steelers, including a $693,000 signing bonus.

November 20, 2016: First Career NFL Touchdown

On November 20, 2016, Javon Hargrave scored his first career NFL touchdown after Ryan Shazier stripped Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown. He also recorded his first career sack on McCown during the Steelers' victory.

2016: Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers

In 2016, Javon Hargrave was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (89th overall) of the NFL draft.

2016: Won Starting Nose Tackle Job

In 2016, after competing in training camp, Javon Hargrave won the starting job as the nose tackle for the Steelers.

January 8, 2017: First Career Playoff Game

On January 8, 2017, Javon Hargrave started his first career playoff game and recorded one tackle, as the Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card Round.