Career Timeline of Ndamukong Suh: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Ndamukong Suh built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Ndamukong Suh is a former American professional football defensive tackle. He was a unanimous All-American at the University of Nebraska before being drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in 2010. Suh played 13 seasons in the NFL, also playing for the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles. He reached the Super Bowl three times, with the Rams (LIII), Buccaneers (LV), and Eagles (LVII).
2009: Earning All-American Honors
In 2009, Ndamukong Suh earned unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
2009: College Football Career End
Ndamukong Suh played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team until 2009.
April 17, 2010: Donated to University of Nebraska
On April 17, 2010, at the annual Husker Spring Game, Ndamukong Suh announced a $2.6 million donation to the University of Nebraska, with a portion for athletics and an endowed scholarship for the College of Engineering.
2010: Led in Sacks
During the 2010 NFL season, Suh led the Lions, all rookies, and all defensive tackles in sacks with 10.
2010: Drafted into the NFL
In 2010, Ndamukong Suh was drafted by the Detroit Lions as the second overall pick in the NFL draft.
2010: Defensive Rookie of the Year
In 2010, during his time with the Lions, Suh was selected to four All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams and was awarded Defensive Rookie of the Year.
2010: Drafted by Detroit Lions
In the 2010 NFL draft, Ndamukong Suh was selected by the Detroit Lions as the second overall pick.
January 25, 2011: Named to the All-Pro Team
On January 25, 2011, Ndamukong Suh was named to the All-Pro Team.
2013: Donated to Grant High School
In 2013, Ndamukong Suh donated $250,000 toward the effort to bring a turf field to Grant High School.
March 11, 2015: Signed with the Miami Dolphins
On March 11, 2015, Ndamukong Suh signed a six-year, $114 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $60 million guaranteed. This deal made him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history at the time.
2015: Highest-Paid Defensive Player
In 2015, Suh became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history after signing a six-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, worth over $114 million. He was later released after three seasons.
2016: Started all 16 games and named to Pro Bowl
During 2016, Ndamukong Suh started all 16 games, recorded 72 tackles, five sacks, and six passes defended and was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.
March 14, 2018: Released by the Miami Dolphins
On March 14, 2018, Ndamukong Suh was released by the Miami Dolphins to free up salary cap space after playing three seasons with the team.
March 26, 2018: Signed with the Los Angeles Rams
On March 26, 2018, Ndamukong Suh signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
May 23, 2019: Signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On May 23, 2019, Ndamukong Suh signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2019: Flagged only five times during the 2019 season.
During the entire 2019 season, Ndamukong Suh was flagged only five times during the season.
March 26, 2020: Re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On March 26, 2020, Ndamukong Suh re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract.
2020: Finished 2020 season with the Buccaneers
Ndamukong Suh finished the 2020 season with 43 tackles, six sacks, two passes defended, and a forced fumble with the Buccaneers.
April 5, 2021: Re-signed with the Buccaneers
On April 5, 2021, Ndamukong Suh re-signed to a one-year, $9 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after testing free agency.
November 17, 2022: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles
On November 17, 2022, Ndamukong Suh signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
2023: Worked as Pundit for Sky Sports
Since the 2023 NFL season, Ndamukong Suh has worked as a pundit for NFL coverage by Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.
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