History of Nick Chubb in Timeline

Nick Chubb is a prominent American football running back currently playing in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns. He had a successful college career at the University of Georgia before being drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Known for his powerful running style, exceptional balance, and consistent performance, Chubb has established himself as one of the league's top running backs. His contributions to the Browns have earned him four Pro Bowl selections, solidifying his status as a key player and a fan favorite.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

1958: Last Browns RB to run for 40+ yard TD since Jim Brown

In Week 17 of the 2020 season, Nick Chubb became the first Browns running back to run for a touchdown of 40 yards or more against the Steelers since Jim Brown did it in 1958.

December 27, 1995: Nicholas Jamaal Chubb Born

On December 27, 1995, Nicholas Jamaal Chubb was born. He later became a professional football running back.

2011: Track & Field Competitor

In 2011, Nick Chubb began competing in track & field events.

June 2013: Committed to University of Georgia

In June 2013, Nick Chubb committed to play college football at the University of Georgia under head coach Mark Richt.

2013: 4A Sectionals Long Jump

In 2013, Nick Chubb participated in the 4A Sectionals and achieved fifth place in the long jump event with a jump of 6.85 meters.

2014: Freshman Season at Georgia

In 2014, Nick Chubb had a stellar freshman season, finishing with 1,547 rushing yards and being named the Belk Bowl MVP after breaking the bowl game record with 266 rushing yards against Louisville. He took over as the starter after Todd Gurley's suspension.

2014: 4A Sectionals Shot Put Winner and Other Achievements

In 2014, Nick Chubb won the shot put event at the 4A Sectionals with a throw of 17.05 meters. He also finished second in both the 100-meter dash with a school record time of 10.69 seconds and the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.83 seconds. He captured the state title in the shot put at the 2014 Class AAAA with a throw of 16.77 meters.

October 3, 2015: Tied Record for Consecutive 100-Yard Games

On October 3, 2015, Nick Chubb tied Herschel Walker's record of 13 consecutive 100-yard games.

October 10, 2015: Suffered Knee Injury Against Tennessee

On October 10, 2015, Nick Chubb suffered a severe knee injury against Tennessee, preventing him from surpassing Herschel Walker's record. This injury ended his 2015 season.

2015: End of Track & Field Competition

In 2015, Nick Chubb ended competing in track & field events.

2015: Knee Injury

In 2015, Nick Chubb suffered a serious knee injury.

2016: Returned from Injury

In 2016, Nick Chubb returned from a knee injury he sustained in October 2015 and played under new head coach Kirby Smart.

2016: Successful Season after Injury

In 2016, Nick Chubb rushed for 222 yards in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. He finished the season strong with 142 yards in the Liberty Bowl and surpassed Todd Gurley for second all-time in school rush yards.

2017: Senior Season with the Bulldogs

In 2017, Nick Chubb returned for his senior season with the Bulldogs, amassing 1,345 yards and 15 touchdowns, leading Georgia to an SEC title. In the Rose Bowl, he had 145 yards and a game-tying touchdown against Oklahoma.

June 4, 2018: Signed Four-Year Rookie Deal with the Browns

On June 4, 2018, Nick Chubb signed a four-year rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns worth approximately $7.4 million, including a $3.4 million signing bonus.

2018: Drafted by Cleveland Browns

In 2018, Nick Chubb was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the NFL draft.

2019: Pro Bowl Nomination

In 2019, Nick Chubb earned his first Pro Bowl nomination. During the season, he had a career high of three touchdowns in a game against the Baltimore Ravens.

October 5, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 5, 2020, Nick Chubb was placed on injured reserve after suffering an MCL injury.

November 14, 2020: Activated from Injured Reserve

On November 14, 2020, Nick Chubb was activated from injured reserve. In his first game back, he recorded 126 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Houston Texans.

2020: Finished Second in Rushing Yards

In 2020, Nick Chubb finished the season with 1,494 rushing yards, the second-highest in the league behind Derrick Henry. He was ranked 36th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

July 31, 2021: Signed Contract Extension

On July 31, 2021, Nick Chubb signed a three-year, $36.6 million contract extension with the Browns.

December 20, 2021: Selected to Pro Bowl

On December 20, 2021, Nick Chubb was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl.

2021: NFL Top 100

In 2021, Nick Chubb was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2022: Strong Season and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2022, Nick Chubb had a strong season with 1,525 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl.

2022: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2022, Nick Chubb was ranked 33rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

September 18, 2023: Serious Knee Injury

On September 18, 2023, Nick Chubb suffered a serious knee injury during a game against the Steelers and was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

2024: 2024 Season

In 2024, Nick Chubb began the season on the physically unable to perform list. He made his season debut on October 20 and scored a rushing touchdown. He exited a game against the Chiefs in Week 15 with a broken foot, ending his season.