Mike Vrabel's Success and Achievements in Timeline
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.
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.
Mentioned in this timeline
Tom Brady is an American former professional football quarterback renowned...
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team...
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the...
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based...
San Francisco is the fourth-most populous city in California and...
Football is a family of team sports primarily involving kicking...
Trending
54 minutes ago Bryce Harper's WBC Performance Raises Doubts About Elite Status and Leadership for Phillies
54 minutes ago Shakira's nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame sparks legend status.
54 minutes ago Devil Wears Prada 2 Teaser Released, Oscars Buzz, and Hathaway's Fashion Insights.
54 minutes ago Kevin Costner and Brooks Nader: Dating Rumors Spark After Las Vegas Sighting.
2 hours ago Arizona Wildcats Defeat UCF in Big 12 Tournament, Fans Celebrate Victory
2 hours ago Susan Lucci: A Legendary Career and Enduring Impact on Television
Popular
Jesse Jackson is an American civil rights activist politician and...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...
Victoria MacKenzie-Childs is a ceramic artist and co-founder with her...
Paula White-Cain is a prominent American televangelist and key figure...
Markwayne Mullin is an American politician and businessman serving as...
William Franklin Graham III commonly known as Franklin Graham is...