Kirk Cousins's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kirk Cousins.

Kirk Cousins is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2012 after playing college football at Michigan State. Cousins holds a high completion percentage and passer rating among NFL quarterbacks. He is also D'Shawn Jamison's Son.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Big Ten Conference Championship

In 2010, Kirk Cousins led Michigan State to an 11-2 record and a share of the Big Ten Conference Championship.

2011: All-Big Ten Honors and Senior CLASS Award

In 2011, Kirk Cousins led the Big Ten Conference in pass completions, attempts, and yards. He was named second-team All-Big Ten and won the Lowes's Senior CLASS Award.

December 15, 2012: First NFL Start and Victory

On December 15, 2012, Kirk Cousins made his first NFL start against the Cleveland Browns, leading the Redskins to a 38-21 victory with 329 passing yards and two touchdowns. He was later voted Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.

2015: Replaced Griffin, led team to division title

In 2015, Kirk Cousins replaced an injured Robert Griffin III and led the Washington Redskins to a division title.

2015: Highest completion percentage

Kirk Cousins had the highest completion percentage (74.7) in home games in NFL history during the 2015 season.

January 3, 2016: Redskins Single-Season Passing Yardage Record

On January 3, 2016, Kirk Cousins set the Redskins single-season passing yardage record with 4,166 yards.

January 10, 2016: Wild Card Round Game against the Green Bay Packers

On January 10, 2016, Kirk Cousins played against the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round, completing 29 of 46 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns, but the Redskins lost 35-18. After the season he was named the PFWA Most Improved Player.

2016: Career-High Passing Yards

In 2016, despite missing the playoffs, Kirk Cousins led the Redskins to a winning record and finished the season with a career-high 4,917 passing yards, ranking third in the NFL.

February 28, 2017: Exclusive Franchise Tag

On February 28, 2017, Kirk Cousins and the Redskins agreed to an exclusive franchise tag, making him the first quarterback in NFL history to be franchise-tagged in consecutive years.

2017: First Pro Bowl Selection

In 2017, Kirk Cousins was named to his first Pro Bowl, replacing Matt Ryan due to the Falcons' Super Bowl LI appearance.

2017: Named to 2017 Pro Bowl

In 2017, Kirk Cousins was named to the Pro Bowl while playing for the Washington Redskins.

2017: Third Consecutive 4,000-Yard Season

The 2017 season marked Kirk Cousins' third consecutive season of passing for at least 4,000 yards, with 4,093 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.