Mike Vrabel's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Mike Vrabel

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mike Vrabel.

Mike Vrabel is a former NFL linebacker and current head coach. He had a successful 14-season playing career in the NFL, most notably with the New England Patriots. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching, and was the head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2018-2023. He is currently the head coach of the New England Patriots.

1982: Sacks Officially Recorded

In 1982, the NFL began officially recording sacks.

1986: Last Defensive Player Touchdown

In 1986, William "Refrigerator" Perry scored the last defensive player touchdown in Super Bowl XX, before Vrabel did it in Super Bowl XXXVIII.

1995: Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year

In 1995, Mike Vrabel was named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year.

1996: All-American Honors

In 1996, Mike Vrabel was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American as a senior at Ohio State.

1999: Vrabel's Stats

In 1999, Vrabel recorded 9 tackles and two sacks.

2000: Ohio State All-Century Team

In 2000, Mike Vrabel was named to the Ohio State Football All-Century Team.

2000: Vrabel's Stats

In 2000, Vrabel recorded 15 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery.

2002: Titans Last AFC Championship Appearance

2002 was the last time the Titans appeared in the AFC Championship game, prior to Vrabel leading them there in 2019.

2002: Regular Season Touchdown

In 2002, Vrabel caught one touchdown pass in the regular season.

2004: Regular Season Touchdowns

In 2004, Vrabel caught two touchdown passes in the regular season.

2004: Super Bowl XXXVIII Touchdown

In 2004, during Super Bowl XXXVIII, Tom Brady threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Vrabel, who also had two sacks.

December 26, 2005: Two Touchdown Catches and a Sack

On December 26, 2005, Vrabel had two touchdown catches and a sack, becoming the first player since 1982 to achieve this in the same game.

2005: Regular Season Touchdowns and Defensive Touchdown

In 2005, Vrabel caught three touchdown passes in the regular season and also recorded a defensive touchdown.

2005: Super Bowl XXXIX Touchdown

In 2005, during Super Bowl XXXIX, Vrabel caught a two-yard touchdown pass and was featured on the cover of the 2005 NFL Record and Fact Book.

December 2007: Pro Bowl Selection

In December 2007, Mike Vrabel was selected to start at the Pro Bowl.

2007: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selections

In 2007, Mike Vrabel earned Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro selections.

2007: Regular Season Touchdowns

In 2007, Vrabel caught two touchdown passes in the regular season.

January 2008: NFL All-Pro Team Selection

In January 2008, Mike Vrabel was named to the NFL All-Pro team for the 2007 season.

2008: Titans Last Conference Top Seed

The Titans obtained their conference's top seed in 2008, before Mike Vrabel helped them obtain it again in 2021.

2008: AFC South Win

The Titans won the AFC South in 2008 prior to Vrabel leading them to win it again in 2020.

2009: Touchdown with the Chiefs

In 2009, Vrabel caught a touchdown with the Chiefs.

2010: Touchdown with the Chiefs

In 2010, Vrabel caught a touchdown with the Chiefs.

2012: Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

In 2012, Mike Vrabel was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame.

2019: AFC Championship Game Appearance

In 2019, as head coach, Vrabel led the Titans to an AFC Championship Game appearance, the franchise's first since 2002.

2020: AFC South Win

In 2020, the Titans finished 11–5 and won the AFC South.

2021: NFL Coach of the Year

In 2021, Mike Vrabel was named NFL Coach of the Year after leading the Titans to the conference's top seed for the first time since 2008.