History of Khalil Mack in Timeline

Khalil Mack is a professional football linebacker currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. He was drafted fifth overall by the Oakland Raiders in 2014 after a successful college career with the Buffalo Bulls. Known for his exceptional pass-rushing abilities and overall defensive prowess, Mack has established himself as one of the league's premier defensive players. He has earned multiple Pro Bowl selections and Defensive Player of the Year awards throughout his career.

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1964: Gerry Philbin Drafted

In 1964, Gerry Philbin was selected with the 33rd overall pick by the New York Jets, which was the highest selected player from Buffalo prior to Khalil Mack.

1982: 100th Career Sack

In the December 31 game against Denver, Khalil Mack recorded his 100th career sack, becoming the 19th player (since sacks were officially recorded in 1982) to reach the mark in his first ten seasons.

1982: Historical Stat Achievement

On September 9, 2018, Khalil Mack became the first player since 1982 to record a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, interception, and touchdown in one half.

1982: Fifth Non-Rookie with 3+ Sacks in Debut

Since individual sacks were first recorded in 1982, Khalil Mack became only the fifth non-rookie to have three-plus sacks in a debut with a new team.

1983: Howie Long's Sack Record

In 1983, Howie Long set a franchise record for sacks in a game, which Khalil Mack later tied.

February 22, 1991: Khalil Mack's Birth

On February 22, 1991, Khalil Delshon Mack was born. He is now a professional football linebacker in the NFL.

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1993: Richard Dent's Sack Record

In 2018, Khalil Mack's 12.5 sacks were the most by a Bears player since Richard Dent in 1993.

1999: Tony Brackens' Record

In 2018, Khalil Mack became the first player to record forced fumbles in the first four games of a season since Tony Brackens did so in 1999.

2002: Raiders' Previous Playoff Appearance

In 2016, Khalil Mack helped lead the Raiders to their first playoff appearance since 2002.

2005: Robert Mathis' Record

In 2018, Khalil Mack became the first player to record sacks and forced fumbles in four straight games since Robert Mathis in 2005.

2009: Redshirt Freshman Year

In 2009, Khalil Mack redshirted as a freshman before breaking into the starting lineup and becoming a productive defender in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

2009: Charles Woodson Achievement

In Week 12, Khalil Mack became the first player since Charles Woodson in 2009 to record an interception, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a defensive touchdown in a single game.

2010: Dominant Sophomore Season

In 2010, Khalil Mack had a dominant sophomore season, leading the team in sacks, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles. He was named first-team All-MAC.

September 2011: Raiders' Last Win Against Broncos

In September 2011, the Raiders achieved their first win against the Denver Broncos since that date, a game in which Khalil Mack played a key role.

October 2012: NFC Defensive Player of the Month

In October 2018, Khalil Mack was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month. He was the first Bears player to win this award since Charles Tillman in October 2012.

2013: CFPA Linebacker Trophy & MAC Defensive Player of the Year

In 2013, Khalil Mack won the CFPA Linebacker Trophy and was named the 2013 MAC Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Bull to win the award in Buffalo's history within the MAC.

2014: Drafted by Oakland Raiders

In 2014, Khalil Mack was drafted by the Oakland Raiders as the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft.

2014: Projected as High First-Round Pick

Leading up to the 2014 NFL draft, Khalil Mack was projected as a high first-round pick in many mock drafts.

March 2015: NFL Numbering Rules Amended

In March 2015, the NFL amended the league's uniform numbering rules to allow linebackers to wear the numbers 40-49, leading Mack to consider switching his number.

August 2015: Named NFL's Number One "Making the Leap" Player

In August 2015, Khalil Mack was named as the NFL's number one "making the leap" player and shifted from linebacker to right defensive end.

2015: First-Team All-Pro at Two Positions

In 2015, Khalil Mack became the first player in NFL history to be selected first-team All-Pro at two different positions, defensive end and outside linebacker, in the same season.

2015: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2015, Khalil Mack was ranked 49th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2015: First 3+ Sack Outing

In 2015, prior to being traded, Khalil Mack had his first three-plus-sack outing since Week 14 of that season.

2016: Playoff Appearance, Pro Bowl, All-Pro & Defensive Player of the Year

In 2016, Khalil Mack helped lead the Raiders to their first playoff appearance since 2002, was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro, and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

2016: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2016, Khalil Mack was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2016: Strip-Sacks Achievement

In 2018, Khalil Mack had strip-sacks in three straight games, the first time a player had done so since Mack himself did it in 2016.

April 20, 2017: Raiders Picked Up Fifth-Year Option

On April 20, 2017, the Raiders picked up the fifth-year option on Khalil Mack's contract.

December 19, 2017: Named to Third Straight Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2017, Khalil Mack was named to his third straight Pro Bowl.

2017: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2017, Khalil Mack was ranked 5th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list and was also named the professional winner of the Butkus Award.

2017: Brother Joins Alma Mater

In 2017, Khalil Mack's younger brother, LeDarius, joined his alma mater, the University at Buffalo, after two years at ASA College in Miami.

September 1, 2018: Traded to Chicago Bears

On September 1, 2018, Khalil Mack was traded to the Chicago Bears and signed a six-year extension, becoming the highest-paid defender in NFL history.

September 9, 2018: Bears Debut: Sack, Forced Fumble, Interception, and Touchdown

On September 9, 2018, Khalil Mack made his Bears debut, recording a strip-sack, an interception returned for a touchdown. He became the first player since 1982 to record a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, interception, and touchdown in one half.

2018: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2018, Khalil Mack was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2018: All-Pro Selection and PFF Ranking

In 2018, Khalil Mack was selected to his third first-team All-Pro and received an overall grade of 90.7 from Pro Football Focus.

2018: Traded to Chicago Bears and Signed Extension

In 2018, Khalil Mack was traded to the Chicago Bears and signed a six-year, $141 million extension, becoming the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history at the time.

June 2019: Second Butkus Award

In June 2019, Khalil Mack received his second career pro Butkus Award.

December 17, 2019: Named a Starter for 2020 Pro Bowl

On December 17, 2019, Khalil Mack was named a starter for the 2020 Pro Bowl.

2019: Draft Picks from Trade

In 2019, draft picks from the Khalil Mack trade included Josh Jacobs and Damon Arnette.

2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Khalil Mack was ranked 19th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2020: Brother Joins Bears

In 2020, LeDarius Mack joined his brother, Khalil Mack, on the Bears as an undrafted free agent, and was later signed to the practice squad.

2020: Draft Picks from Trade

In 2020, draft picks from the Khalil Mack trade included Cole Kmet and Arlington Hambright.

2021: Season-ending foot surgery

In 2021, Khalil Mack played in seven games before undergoing season-ending foot surgery and being placed on injured reserve on November 19. He finished the 2021 season with 19 tackles and six sacks.

2021: Named to Pro Bowl and Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2021, Khalil Mack was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth consecutive season and was ranked 23rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 16, 2022: Traded to the Chargers

On March 16, 2022, the Bears traded Khalil Mack to the Chargers, reuniting him with coach Brandon Staley. The Chargers also received a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft (Scott Matlock) in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft (Jaquan Brisker).

2022: Traded to the Los Angeles Chargers

In 2022, Khalil Mack was traded to the Los Angeles Chargers.

2023: Ranked 38th in NFL Top 100

In 2023, Khalil Mack was ranked 38th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023, following the 2022 season where he recorded eight sacks and 50 tackles.

2023: Finished Season with 17 Sacks

Khalil Mack finished the 2023 season with 17 sacks, 74 tackles, 10 passes defended, and five forced fumbles. He also earned the title of AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November.

2024: Election to University at Buffalo Athletics Hall of Fame

In 2024, Khalil Mack was elected to the University at Buffalo Athletics Hall of Fame.

2024: Ranked 29th in NFL Top 100

In 2024, Khalil Mack was ranked 29th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024, following the 2023 season.

2024: Pro Bowl Honors

In the 2024 season, Khalil Mack earned Pro Bowl honors, recorded six sacks, 39 tackles, nine passes defended, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.