Marcus Mariota's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 20, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Marcus Mariota.

Marcus Mariota is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Washington Commanders in the NFL. He achieved prominence during his college football career at the University of Oregon, where he notably won the Heisman Trophy in 2014. This made him the first player from the school and the first Hawaii-born athlete to receive the prestigious award. His college success led to his professional career in the NFL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: National Underclassman Combine Awards

At the 2010 National Underclassman Combine, Marcus Mariota won the "Fastest Man" and "Combine King" awards after running a 4.48-second 40-yard dash.

2011: HHSAA T&F Championships

At the 2011 HHSAA T&F Championships, Marcus Mariota achieved fourth-place finishes in both the 200-meter dash (23.41 s) and the long jump (20 ft, 7 in), and also placed tenth in the 100-meter dash at 11.63 seconds. Additionally, he contributed to the St. Louis 4 × 100 m relay squad, which captured the state title with a time of 42.83 seconds.

2012: Pac-12 All-Conference 1st Team Honors

Marcus Mariota earned Pac-12 All-Conference 1st Team honors starting in 2012.

2012: NUC All World Game Selection

Marcus Mariota was named to the NUC All World Game alongside Johnny Manziel, who eventually won the Heisman Trophy in 2012.

2013: Fiesta Bowl Offensive MVP

In 2013, Marcus Mariota earned the Fiesta Bowl Offensive MVP Award after leading the Oregon Ducks to a 35–17 victory over Kansas State.

December 11, 2014: Awards at College Football Awards Show

On December 11, 2014, Marcus Mariota won the Davey O'Brien Award, the Walter Camp Award, and the Maxwell Award at the annual College Football Awards show in Orlando, Florida.

December 13, 2014: Heisman Trophy Win

On December 13, 2014, Marcus Mariota became the first Oregon Duck and Hawaii-born athlete to win the Heisman Trophy with a significant majority of first-place votes.

2014: Heisman Trophy Favorite

Entering the 2014 season, Marcus Mariota was considered a favorite for the Heisman Trophy.

2015: NFL Regular Season Debut

In 2015, Marcus Mariota debuted in his first NFL regular-season game, achieving a perfect passer rating of 158.3, throwing four touchdown passes, and earning the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award for Week 1.

2016: Career Highs and NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2016, Marcus Mariota concluded the season with a career-high of 3,426 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.

2016: Led Titans to Winning Season

In 2016, Marcus Mariota led the Tennessee Titans to a winning season.

2016: AFC Offensive Player of the Week and Month

In Week 10 of the 2016 season, Marcus Mariota earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week. He was later named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November. However, Mariota fractured his right fibula during Week 16, ending his season prematurely.