Marcus Mariota's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Marcus Mariota is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Washington Commanders. He achieved prominence playing college football for the Oregon Ducks, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2014, the first player from the school and the first Hawaii-born athlete to do so. This accolade highlights his successful college career before transitioning to the NFL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1983: NFL Player Walter Payton

In Week 14, Marcus Mariota became the first NFL player since Walter Payton in the 1983 season to pass for a touchdown, rush for a touchdown and catch a touchdown pass of at least 40 yards.

2010: Won Combine Awards

In 2010, Marcus Mariota won the "Fastest Man" and "Combine King" awards at the National Underclassman Combine.

2011: HHSAA T&F Championships

In 2011, at the HHSAA T&F Championships, Marcus Mariota earned fourth-place finishes in both the 200-meter dash and the long jump, while also placing tenth in the 100-meter dash event. He also ran the second leg on the St. Louis 4 × 100 m relay squad, helping them capture the state title with a time of 42.83 seconds.

2012: Named to NUC All World Game

In 2012, Marcus Mariota was named to the NUC All World Game alongside Johnny Manziel.

2012: Pac-12 Record

Starting from the end of the 2012 season, Marcus Mariota set a Pac-12 record by attempting 353 passes without an interception, which extended into the 2013 season.

November 4, 2013: Featured on Sports Illustrated

On November 4, 2013, after Oregon's 8–0 start, Marcus Mariota was featured on the national cover of the November 4, 2013, issue of Sports Illustrated as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.

2013: Pac-12 All-Conference Honors

In 2013, Marcus Mariota earned Pac-12 All-Conference 1st Team honors for the second consecutive year. He also completed 245-of-386 passing attempts (63.5%) for 3,665 yards with 31 touchdowns and only four interceptions, while rushing for 715 yards (7.4 yards per carry) and nine touchdowns.

2013: Fiesta Bowl Offensive MVP

In 2013, Marcus Mariota earned the Fiesta Bowl Offensive MVP Award after leading the Ducks to a 35–17 victory over #5 Kansas State.

December 11, 2014: Won Davey O'Brien, Walter Camp, and Maxwell Awards

On December 11, 2014, Marcus Mariota won the Davey O'Brien Award for the nation's best quarterback, and the Walter Camp and Maxwell Awards, both awarded to the nation's best football player.

December 13, 2014: Won Heisman Trophy

On December 13, 2014, Marcus Mariota became the first Oregon Duck and Hawaii-born athlete to win the Heisman Trophy.

2014: Heisman Trophy Favorite

Entering the 2014 season, Marcus Mariota was considered by many to be a Heisman Trophy favorite and was named to watch lists for the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, and Davey O'Brien Award.

May 2015: Best-Selling NFL Jersey

In May 2015, Marcus Mariota had the best-selling NFL jersey in the league.

2015: First NFL Game

In 2015, Marcus Mariota played in his first career regular-season game, threw four touchdowns, gained a perfect passer rating of 158.3, and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1.

November 13, 2016: AFC Offensive Player of the Week

On November 13, 2016, Marcus Mariota was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. Additionally, he was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for November.