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. 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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100

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

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.

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.