Le'Veon Bell's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 6, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Le'Veon Bell.

Le'Veon Bell is a former American football running back and current professional boxer. He played college football at Michigan State before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. During his NFL career, Bell also played for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is now pursuing a career in professional boxing.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1985: Lorenzo White's Rushing Record

In the 1985 season, Lorenzo White set the Michigan State single season rushing record with 2,066 rushing yards.

1989: Tim Worley Led Steelers in Rushing

In 1989, Tim Worley was the last rookie before Le'Veon Bell to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers in rushing.

1992: Barry Foster's Record

In 1992, Barry Foster recorded 2,034 yards from scrimmage.

2006: Willie Parker's Rushing Record

In 2006, Willie Parker set the Steelers franchise record for rushing yards in a game with 223 rushing yards, a record that Bell later broke.

2014: Breakout Season

In 2014, Le'Veon Bell had a breakout season, finishing second in rushing yards and setting a new single season franchise record with 2,215 yards from scrimmage. He was named FedEx Ground Player of the Year, made the Pro Bowl, and was ranked 16th in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.

2014: Season Performance and Injury

In 2014, Le'Veon Bell had a season-high eight receptions for 159 yards against the New Orleans Saints, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Later in Week 14, Bell tied Walter Payton's NFL record. At the end of the season, on December 28, Bell hyperextended his knee in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was ruled out of the playoffs.

2015: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2015, Le'Veon Bell was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

December 20, 2016: Pro Bowl Selection

On December 20, 2016, Le'Veon Bell was named to his second Pro Bowl.

2016: NFL Top 100 Ranking After Injury

Despite a season-ending injury, Le'Veon Bell was ranked 41st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.

January 8, 2017: First NFL Playoff Game

On January 8, 2017, in his first NFL Playoff game, Le'Veon Bell set a playoff franchise record with 167 rushing yards in a victory over the Miami Dolphins.