History of Javon Hargrave in Timeline
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.
February 7, 1993: Javon Hargrave Born
On February 7, 1993, Javon DeAndre Hargrave was born. He is an American professional football defensive tackle.
2011: Attended South Carolina State University
In 2011, Javon Hargrave began attending South Carolina State University where he redshirted as a true freshman.
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.
December 4, 2016: Suffered Concussion
On December 4, 2016, Javon Hargrave suffered a concussion during a victory over the New York Giants and was inactive the following game against the Buffalo Bills.
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.
October 8, 2017: Career-High Tackles Against Jaguars
On October 8, 2017, Javon Hargrave recorded a career-high ten combined tackles in a 30–9 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
March 21, 2020: Signed with the Eagles
On March 21, 2020, Javon Hargrave signed a three-year $39 million contract with the Eagles.
March 16, 2023: Signed with the 49ers
On March 16, 2023, Javon Hargrave signed a four-year, $84 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
March 6, 2025: Informed of Intent to Release
On March 6, 2025, the 49ers informed Javon Hargrave of their intent to release him.
