Career Timeline of JuJu Smith-Schuster: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of JuJu Smith-Schuster, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

JuJu Smith-Schuster is an American football wide receiver currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft after a successful college career at USC, where he was named a second-team All-American. He played for the Steelers from 2017 to 2021 and then for the Chiefs, with whom he won Super Bowl LVII.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Sophomore Season at USC

During his sophomore year in 2015, JuJu Smith-Schuster played in 14 games and led the team with 89 receptions for 1,454 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.

2015: All-American Honors

In 2015, JuJu Smith-Schuster earned second-team All-American honors while playing college football for the USC Trojans.

October 1, 2016: Three Touchdown Game Against Arizona State

On October 1, 2016, Smith-Schuster had seven receptions for 123 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Arizona State.

May 17, 2017: Signed with Steelers

On May 17, 2017, JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a four-year, $4.19 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $1.84 million guarantee and a signing bonus of $1.19 million.

2017: Declared for NFL Draft

After the 2016 season, JuJu Smith-Schuster announced he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2017 NFL draft.

2017: First Player with Three Touchdowns Before Age 21

During Week 7 of 2017, JuJu Smith-Schuster became the first player in NFL history to score three touchdowns before the age of 21.

2017: Drafted by Steelers

In 2017, JuJu Smith-Schuster was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the NFL draft.

January 14, 2018: First Playoff Game

On January 14, 2018, JuJu Smith-Schuster started in his first playoff game and made three receptions for five yards and a late touchdown in a narrow 45–42 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

February 2018: Partnership with FaZe Clan

In February 2018, Smith-Schuster announced a partnership with the popular gaming group FaZe Clan to sell merchandise.

2018: Team MVP

JuJu Smith-Schuster was voted team MVP by his teammates for the 2018 season, finishing the season with a team-high 111 receptions and 1,426 yards.

October 2020: Announced Esports Team

In October 2020, Smith-Schuster announced that he would own a new esports team called Team Diverge.

2020: Touchdown Against the Cowboys

During Week 9 in 2020 against the Cowboys, Smith-Schuster recorded six catches for 93 yards and a touchdown.

March 19, 2021: Re-signed with the Steelers

On March 19, 2021, Smith-Schuster re-signed with the Steelers on a one-year, $8 million contract.

March 20, 2022: Signed with the Chiefs

On March 20, 2022, JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

October 16, 2022: First Touchdown as a Chief

On October 16, 2022, JuJu Smith-Schuster scored his first touchdown as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs in a loss to the Bills.

March 17, 2023: Signed with the Patriots

On March 17, 2023, JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots.

August 9, 2024: Parted Ways with the Patriots

On August 9, 2024, the Patriots parted ways with Smith-Schuster after one season.

August 26, 2024: Re-signed with the Chiefs

On August 26, 2024, JuJu Smith-Schuster signed a one-year deal to rejoin the Kansas City Chiefs.

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