History of Justin Herbert in Timeline
Justin Herbert is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks, leading them to a Pac-12 Championship and a Rose Bowl victory in 2020. His impressive college performance led to him being drafted sixth overall by the Chargers in the 2020 NFL Draft.
1983: Chris Miller's Starting Debut
Chris Miller started at quarterback for the Oregon Ducks in 1983, marking the last time a true freshman held that position before Justin Herbert in 2016.
March 10, 1998: Birth of Justin Herbert
Justin Patrick Herbert was born on March 10, 1998.
October 2015: Commitment to University of Oregon
In October 2015, Justin Herbert committed to playing college football at the University of Oregon.
October 8, 2016: First True Freshman Start at Quarterback Since 1983
On October 8, 2016, Justin Herbert became the first true freshman to start at quarterback for the Oregon Ducks since Chris Miller in 1983. In a game against their rivals, the Washington Huskies, Herbert set or equaled several of Oregon's single-game records.
September 30, 2017: Collarbone Fracture
Justin Herbert fractured his collarbone during a game against the California Golden Bears on September 30, 2017, while playing for the Oregon Ducks.
2019: Graduation from University of Oregon
In 2019, Justin Herbert graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's degree in general science.
2019: Pac-12 Championship and William V. Campbell Trophy
In 2019, Justin Herbert led the Oregon Ducks to victory in the Pac-12 Championship. He also received the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, recognizing his achievements in academics, athletics, and leadership.
July 25, 2020: Signing of Rookie Contract
On July 25, 2020, Justin Herbert officially signed his four-year rookie contract with the Los Angeles Chargers. The deal was worth a guaranteed $26.6 million.
September 20, 2020: First NFL Start
Justin Herbert made his NFL debut on September 20, 2020, against the Kansas City Chiefs, filling in for the injured Tyrod Taylor.
October 8, 2020: Named Starting Quarterback
On October 8, 2020, the Los Angeles Chargers named Justin Herbert as their starting quarterback, replacing Tyrod Taylor.
December 27, 2020: Breaking the Rookie Touchdown Record
On December 27, 2020, during a game against the Denver Broncos, Justin Herbert threw his 28th touchdown pass of the season, setting a new NFL record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie.
2020: Rose Bowl MVP and NFL Draft Selection
Justin Herbert was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2020 Rose Bowl. Later that year, he was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers as the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.
2021: Franchise Records and First Pro Bowl Selection
In the 2021 NFL season, Justin Herbert had a standout year, setting new franchise records for the Los Angeles Chargers in passing yards and touchdowns. His exceptional performance earned him his first Pro Bowl selection.
2021: Rookie of the Year Honors and NFL Top 100 Ranking
Justin Herbert received multiple accolades for his performance in the 2020 NFL season. He was recognized as Rookie of the Year by several organizations and was ranked 56th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.
2022: Record-Breaking Season and Playoff Debut
In 2022, Justin Herbert led the Los Angeles Chargers to the playoffs while setting franchise records for pass attempts and completions. He also experienced his first playoff game, a loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round.
2022: NFL Top 100 Ranking
Justin Herbert was ranked 40th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.
April 28, 2023: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up
The Los Angeles Chargers exercised the fifth-year option on Justin Herbert's contract on April 28, 2023, signaling their intention to keep him as their quarterback.
2029: Record-Breaking Contract Extension
Justin Herbert signed a five-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers on July 25, 2023. The deal, worth $262.5 million, made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at that time.