Career Timeline of Joe Mixon: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Joe Mixon made an impact.

Joe Mixon is an American professional football running back who currently plays for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He previously played college football at Oklahoma, where he earned All-Big 12 honors. Mixon was drafted into the NFL by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft, and later signed with the Texans.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2004: Bengals Running Back Pro Bowl

In December of 2021, Joe Mixon was selected to his first Pro Bowl, making him the first Bengals running back to make the Pro Bowl since Rudi Johnson in 2004.

2015: Freshman Year at Oklahoma

In 2015, during his redshirt freshman year, Joe Mixon played in all 12 games for Oklahoma, recording a 76-yard touchdown reception and contributing both rushing and receiving yards throughout the season.

2016: Decision to Enter NFL Draft

After the 2016 season, Joe Mixon decided to forgo his remaining two years of eligibility to enter the 2017 NFL draft.

2016: 2016 Football Season

During the 2016 football season, Joe Mixon played in several games and achieved 263 rushing yards against Texas Tech.

2016: College Football at Oklahoma

From 2014 to 2016, Joe Mixon attended and played college football for the University of Oklahoma.

2016: All-Big 12 Honors

In 2016, Joe Mixon earned first-team All-Big 12 honors while playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

March 8, 2017: Oklahoma's Pro Day

On March 8, 2017, Joe Mixon performed all of the combine tests and completed the positional workouts at Oklahoma's Pro Day.

June 2, 2017: Signing with the Bengals

On June 2, 2017, Joe Mixon signed a four-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals for $5.45 million, which included a signing bonus of $2.10 million.

September 10, 2017: NFL Debut

On September 10, 2017, Joe Mixon made his NFL debut in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, recording eight rushes for nine yards and three receptions for 15 yards.

2017: Entering the NFL Draft

After the 2016 season, Joe Mixon decided to forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2017 NFL draft.

2017: NFL Draft Selection

In 2017, Joe Mixon was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL draft.

September 1, 2020: Contract Extension with Bengals

On September 1, 2020, Joe Mixon signed a four-year, $48 million contract extension with the Bengals, keeping him with the team through the 2024 season.