Career Timeline of Joe Mixon: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Joseph Tyler Mixon is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. He gained recognition playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, where he received first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2016. Mixon was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft and played for them until joining the Texans.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Played in 12 Games as a Freshman

In 2015, during his redshirt freshman year, Joe Mixon played in all 12 games, starting in three. He recorded a 76-yard touchdown reception in his first game and had 154 rushing yards against Texas Tech and 136 rushing yards against Oklahoma State. The Oklahoma Sooners qualified for the College Football Playoff. He was limited to four rushing yards and 11 receiving yards in the Orange Bowl loss against Clemson. During the 2015 regular season, he rushed for 749 yards and seven touchdowns, and recorded 25 receptions for 345 yards and four touchdowns.

2016: Decided to Forgo Remaining Eligibility

After the 2016 season, Joe Mixon decided to leave college and enter the NFL draft.

2016: All-Big 12 Honors

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

2016: 2016 Season Performance

In 2016, Joe Mixon's season included 40 rushing yards and a touchdown against Houston, 117 rushing yards against Louisiana-Monroe, 105 rushing yards and a touchdown against TCU, and 88 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown against Kansas State. Against Texas Tech on October 22, he had 263 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, along with 114 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Later, he had 124 rushing yards against Baylor, 147 rushing yards against West Virginia, and 99 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown against Oklahoma State. In the Sugar Bowl on January 2, 2017, he had 91 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.

2016: Played College Football

Joe Mixon played college football for the University of Oklahoma until 2016.

March 8, 2017: Participated in 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: Signed with the Bengals

On June 2, 2017, the Bengals signed Joe Mixon to a four-year, $5.45 million contract with $2.81 million guaranteed and a $2.10 million signing bonus.

September 10, 2017: NFL Debut

On September 10, 2017, Joe Mixon made his NFL debut in a 20–0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He had eight rushes for nine yards and three receptions for 15 yards.

2017: Entered 2017 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: Signed Contract Extension with Bengals

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

2021: Career High in Rushing Yards

In 2021, Joe Mixon had a career high of 1,205 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.

March 13, 2024: Traded to the Houston Texans

On March 13, 2024, Joe Mixon was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2024 seventh round selection. The Bengals used the selection to draft safety Daijahn Anthony.