History of Laken Tomlinson in Timeline

Laken Tomlinson is a professional American football offensive guard who currently plays for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. Born in Jamaica, he played college football at Duke University before being drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Tomlinson has established himself as a seasoned player in the league, contributing to the offensive line of his teams.

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1987: Mike Junkin First Round Draft

In 1987, Mike Junkin was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft; before Laken Tomlinson, he was the last Duke player to be selected in the first round.

February 9, 1992: Laken Tomlinson Born

On February 9, 1992, Laken Tomlinson was born. He is a Jamaican-American football player.

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March 2003: Moved to Chicago, Illinois

In March 2003, Tomlinson moved from Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica to Chicago, Illinois.

2008: Won Chicago Public League Championship

In 2008, Tomlinson helped his high school team win the Chicago Public League football championship.

2009: Track and Field Championship

In 2009, at the Chicago Public League T&F Championship, Tomlinson placed first in the discus throw and second in the shot put.

2010: Attended Duke University

In 2010, Tomlinson began attending Duke University, where he started as a freshman and played football.

2014: Duke University Career End

In 2014, Laken Tomlinson finished his collegiate career at Duke University.

2015: Drafted by Detroit Lions

In 2015, Laken Tomlinson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the NFL draft.

2015: Named ACC Athlete of the Year

In 2015, Laken Tomlinson was named the men's ACC Athlete of the Year, winning the Anthony J. McKevlin Award.

August 31, 2017: Traded to San Francisco 49ers

On August 31, 2017, Laken Tomlinson was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2019 fifth-round draft pick.

May 2, 2018: Fifth-year option declined

On May 2, 2018, the 49ers declined the fifth-year option on Tomlinson's contract.

June 22, 2018: Signed Extension with 49ers

On June 22, 2018, Tomlinson signed a three-year, $18 million extension with the 49ers with $10 million guaranteed.

2019: Free Agent Year

In 2019, Laken Tomlinson would have become a free agent had he not signed an extension with the 49ers.

2019: Fifth-Round Draft Pick

In 2019, the San Francisco 49ers received a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Laken Tomlinson.

March 17, 2022: Signed with the New York Jets

On March 17, 2022, Laken Tomlinson signed a three-year contract with the New York Jets.

February 26, 2024: Released by the Jets

On February 26, 2024, Laken Tomlinson was released by the New York Jets.

April 15, 2024: Signed with the Seattle Seahawks

On April 15, 2024, Laken Tomlinson signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

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