A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mike Vrabel.
Mike Vrabel is a former NFL linebacker and current NFL coach. He played college football at Ohio State, earning All-American honors. As an NFL player for 14 seasons, most notably with the New England Patriots, Vrabel won three Super Bowls and was named a First-team All-Pro. He is distinguished as the only defensive player to score touchdowns in two consecutive Super Bowls. He is currently the head coach for the New England Patriots.
1982: Official Recording of Sacks Began
In 1982, the official recording of sacks began in the NFL, setting the stage for future defensive records.
1986: Super Bowl XX
In 1986, William "Refrigerator" Perry scored a Super Bowl touchdown on offense for the Chicago Bears against the Patriots.
1995: Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year
In 1995, Vrabel was named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year at Ohio State.
1996: Consensus All-American
In 1996, as a senior, Vrabel was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American at Ohio State.
1998: 1998 NFL Season
In 1998, Mike Vrabel recorded 12 tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1999: 1999 NFL Season
In 1999, Mike Vrabel recorded 9 tackles and two sacks for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2000: 2000 NFL Season
In 2000, Mike Vrabel recorded 15 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2004: Super Bowl XXXVIII Touchdown
In 2004, during Super Bowl XXXVIII, Vrabel caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady, becoming the first defensive player to score a Super Bowl touchdown on offense since 1986.
December 26, 2005: Two Touchdown Catches and a Sack
On December 26, 2005, Vrabel became the first player since 1982 to have two touchdown catches and a sack in the same game.
2005: Super Bowl XXXIX Touchdown
In 2005, during Super Bowl XXXIX, Vrabel caught a two-yard touchdown pass, making him one of 17 players to catch two or more touchdown passes in Super Bowls.
December 2007: Selected to Pro Bowl
In December 2007, Vrabel was selected to start at the Pro Bowl, recognizing his outstanding performance.
January 2008: Named to NFL All-Pro Team
In January 2008, Vrabel was named to the NFL All-Pro team for the 2007 season, highlighting his exceptional contributions.
2008: Titans Last AFC South Win
The 2020 AFC South win was the first since 2008.
September 16, 2018: First Career Win as Head Coach
On September 16, 2018, Vrabel secured his first career win as a head coach, leading the Titans to a 20–17 victory over the Houston Texans.
September 30, 2018: Upset Victory Over Eagles
On September 30, 2018, Vrabel led the Titans to a 26–23 overtime victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
November 11, 2018: Victory Over Bill Belichick
On November 11, 2018, Vrabel beat his former coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots in a 34–10 victory.
2019: Playoff Run
In 2019, Vrabel led the Titans to a 9-7 record, securing a playoff berth as a sixth seed and advancing to their first AFC Championship in seventeen seasons.
2020: AFC South Win
In the 2020 season, Vrabel led the Titans to an 11-5 record and won the AFC South for the first time since 2008.
2021: AP Coach of the Year
In 2021, Vrabel led the Titans to a 12-5 record, earning him the AP Coach of the Year award.