Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Justin Herbert
Discover the career path of Justin Herbert, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Justin Herbert is the quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Oregon, where he won the 2019 Pac-12 Championship. Herbert was drafted by the Chargers as the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He is a professional football player known for his quarterback skills.
October 2015: Committed to Oregon
In October 2015, Justin Herbert committed to play football at the University of Oregon.
October 8, 2016: First Start as a True Freshman
On October 8, 2016, Justin Herbert became the first true freshman at Oregon to start at quarterback since 1983 when the Ducks played the Washington Huskies.
2018: Longest Streak of Starts With 90-Plus Passer Rating
In 2018, since that year, Herbert began a season with a 90-plus passer rating in his first ten games.
July 25, 2020: Signed Rookie Contract
On July 25, 2020, Justin Herbert signed his four-year rookie contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, worth a fully guaranteed $26.6 million.
September 20, 2020: First NFL Start
On September 20, 2020, Justin Herbert made his first NFL start against the Kansas City Chiefs, replacing Tyrod Taylor. He passed for 311 yards, one touchdown, and rushed for another touchdown.
October 8, 2020: Named Starting Quarterback
On October 8, 2020, Justin Herbert was officially named the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers.
December 27, 2020: Broke Rookie Passing Touchdown Record
On December 27, 2020, Justin Herbert threw his 28th passing touchdown of the season, breaking the NFL record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie. He also reached 4,000 passing yards for the season.
2020: Drafted into the NFL
In 2020, Justin Herbert was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers as the sixth overall pick in the NFL draft.
2021: 5,000 Yard Season and Pro Bowl Selection
In 2021, Justin Herbert became the first quarterback in Chargers history to throw for over 5,000 yards and was named to his first Pro Bowl.
2022: Playoff Berth
In the 2022 season, Justin Herbert led the Chargers to a 10-7 record and earned a playoff berth. He passed for 4,739 yards and 25 touchdowns.
April 28, 2023: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up
On April 28, 2023, the Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on Justin Herbert's contract.
2023: Contract Extension
Ahead of the 2023 season, Justin Herbert signed a five-year, $262.5 million contract extension.
2029: Contract Through 2029 Season
Justin Herbert's 5 year 262.5 million dollar extension signed July 25, 2023 extends through the 2029 season.
