Khalil Mack's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Khalil Mack.

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. Mack is known for his exceptional pass-rushing abilities and is considered one of the top defensive players in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1982: 100th Career Sack

During Week 17 against the Broncos, 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 10 seasons.

1982: Fifth Non-Rookie with Three-Plus Sacks

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

1982: Single Game Record

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

1983: Howie Long's Franchise Record

In 1983, Howie Long set a franchise record for sacks in a game.

1993: Richard Dent's Sack Record

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

1999: Tony Brackens's Record

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

2005: Robert Mathis's Record

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

2009: Charles Woodson's Performance

During a Week 12 game, 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 the same game.

2013: CFPA Linebacker Trophy and 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. He also became the first Bull to win the award in Buffalo's history within the MAC (1999–present).

2015: First Three-Plus-Sack Outing since 2015

Against the Raiders, Mack recorded three sacks and a forced fumble. The game marked his first three-plus-sack outing since Week 14 of the 2015 season.

2015: First-Team All-Pro Selection 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, as a defensive end and outside linebacker, in the same season.

2015: Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate

In 2015, Khalil Mack was considered a candidate for AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and was named Defensive Rookie of the Year by analysts on ESPN's NFL Live. He was also selected to USA Football's All-Fundamentals Team and named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

2016: AP All-Pro First Team Selection at Two Positions

In 2016, Khalil Mack became the first player in NFL history to make the AP All-Pro First Team at two positions in the same year: right defensive end and outside linebacker. He was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.

2016: NFL Defensive Player of the Year

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

2016: Strip-Sacks in Consecutive Games

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

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 Fifth on NFL Top 100 Players

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

2018: Pro Football Focus Grade

In 2018, Khalil Mack received an overall grade of 90.7 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked as the second highest grade among all qualifying edge defenders. He also finished second in AP Defensive Player of the Year voting.

2018: Ranked 16th on NFL Top 100 Players

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

June 2019: Second Butkus Award

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

December 17, 2019: Mack Named 2020 Pro Bowl Starter

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

2020: Named to NFL Top 100 and All-Decade Team

In 2020, Mack finished the 2019 season with impressive stats and was ranked 19th on the NFL Top 100 Players list by his peers. He was also named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s.

2021: Named to Pro Bowl for Sixth Consecutive Season

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 of 2021.

2023: Ranked 38th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

Khalil Mack was ranked 38th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

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: Earned Pro Bowl Honors

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