Career Timeline of Odell Beckham Jr.: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Odell Beckham Jr., from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr., or OBJ, is a professional American football wide receiver. He gained prominence playing college football for LSU before being drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Throughout his NFL career, OBJ has played for the Giants, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins.

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1924: First Player to Record Multiple Games with a Touchdown Pass and a Receiving Touchdown in a Single Season Since 1924

In 2018, Odell Beckham Jr. became the first player to record multiple games with a touchdown pass and a receiving touchdown in a single season since Eddie Kaw and Benny Boynton accomplished the feat for the 1924 Buffalo Bisons.

1950: Beckham became one of four players since 1950 to record a passing touchdown of at least 50 yards while having at least 100 receiving yards.

During Week 5 against the Panthers, Beckham threw a pass to rookie Saquon Barkley that went for a 57-yard touchdown. In addition, Beckham finished with eight receptions for 131 receiving yards as the Giants lost 31–33. He became the first player since David Patten in 2001 and only the fourth since 1950 to record a passing touchdown of at least 50 yards while having at least 100 receiving yards in the same game.

2001: Last Player to Record a Passing Touchdown of at Least 50 Yards While Having at Least 100 Receiving Yards

2010: First Non-Quarterback with Multiple Passing Touchdowns in a Season

In Week 13, against the Chicago Bears, Beckham threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Russell Shepard. He became the first non-quarterback with multiple passing touchdowns in a season since Antwaan Randle El in 2010.

September 3, 2011: Collegiate Debut

On September 3, 2011, Odell Beckham Jr. made his collegiate debut for LSU against the #3 Oregon Ducks, recording two receptions for 10 yards in the 40–27 victory.

2011: Giants last playoff appearance before 2016

In 2016, the Giants clinched a Wild Card spot, marking their first return to the playoffs since 2011.

2012: Sophomore Season at LSU

In 2012, Odell Beckham Jr. started 12 of 13 games for the LSU Tigers. He had his first collegiate punt return touchdown against North Texas and his first 100+ yard game against Towson. He finished the season with 713 receiving yards.

May 19, 2014: Signs with New York Giants

On May 19, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a four-year contract with the New York Giants for $10.4 million with a $5.88 million signing bonus.

October 5, 2014: NFL Debut

On October 5, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. made his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons, recording four receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown in the 30–20 victory.

November 23, 2014: "Catch of the Year" Against Cowboys

On November 23, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. made a one-handed touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, which was widely hailed as the "catch of the year". He finished the game with 10 catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns.

December 14, 2014: Rookie Records Set

On December 14, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. became the first NFL rookie with at least 12 catches, 140 yards, and three scores in a game. He tied Mark Bavaro's rookie record for most receptions in a game by a Giants rookie, and set an NFL rookie record for over 90 receiving yards in seven straight games.

December 21, 2014: Extends Receiving Streak

On December 21, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. extended his streak of 90 or more receiving yards in a game to 8, racking up 148 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns against the St. Louis Rams, including an 80-yard score.

2014: Enters NFL Draft

After the 2013 season, Odell Beckham Jr. decided to forgo his senior season and entered the 2014 NFL draft.

2014: Offensive Rookie of the Year

In 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award after breaking numerous NFL rookie receiving records, despite missing the first four games of the season due to injury. He became the first player to record more than 75 receptions, 1,100 yards, and ten touchdowns in a rookie season and broke the rookie record for the most average receiving yards per game.

January 7, 2015: Pro Bowl Selection

On January 7, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was named as a replacement for Calvin Johnson in the Pro Bowl due to injury, becoming the first Giants rookie wide receiver in franchise history and the first Giants rookie since Jeremy Shockey in 2002 to make the Pro Bowl. He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.

December 21, 2015: NFL Suspends Beckham One Game

On December 21, 2015, the NFL Disciplinary Committee suspended Odell Beckham Jr. for one game without pay due to multiple violations of safety-related playing rules during a game against the Carolina Panthers. Beckham appealed the decision, but the suspension was upheld.

2015: Participates in "Catching Odell" TV movie

In 2015, Beckham participated in "Catching Odell", a TV movie offering a behind-the-scenes look at his preparations and training for the upcoming season.

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2016: Television Debut in Code Black

In 2016, Beckham made his television debut in Code Black.

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2016: Pro Bowl Selection and NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2016, Odell Beckham Jr. earned a Pro Bowl selection for the second consecutive year. He was also ranked 10th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.

2016: Career Highs and Playoff Appearance

In 2016, Odell Beckham Jr. started all 16 games for the first time in his career, achieving a career-high of 101 receptions, 1,367 receiving yards, and ten touchdowns. He was selected for the Pro Bowl for the third consecutive year, and the Giants clinched a Wild Card spot, returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

April 24, 2017: Giants Exercise Beckham's Fifth-Year Option

On April 24, 2017, the New York Giants exercised the fifth-year option on Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract, securing him for another season.

May 2017: Signs Endorsement Contract with Nike

In May 2017, Beckham and Nike signed the largest endorsement contract in NFL history, worth $25 million over five years, with incentives to extend it to eight years and $48 million.

2017: Season-Ending Ankle Fracture

In 2017, Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a fractured left ankle during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers, which required surgery and sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Despite playing only four games, he finished with 25 receptions for 302 yards and three touchdowns.

August 27, 2018: Contract Extension with the Giants

On August 27, 2018, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a five-year, $95 million contract extension with the New York Giants, which included $41 million fully guaranteed.

2018: Appears in Music Video for "Bed"

In 2018, Beckham, along with his then-Giants teammate Brad Wing, appeared in the music video for the Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande song "Bed".

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March 13, 2019: Trade to the Cleveland Browns

On March 13, 2019, Odell Beckham Jr., along with Olivier Vernon, was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Zeitler, and the Browns' first- and third-round picks in the 2019 NFL draft.

October 27, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve with Torn ACL

On October 27, 2020, Odell Beckham Jr. was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, prematurely ending his season.

March 2021: Strategic Advisor to Tribe Capital SPAC

In March 2021, Beckham became a strategic advisor to a SPAC sponsored by Tribe Capital.

November 5, 2021: Browns Announce Release of Beckham

On November 5, 2021, the Cleveland Browns released a statement indicating that they would be releasing Odell Beckham Jr. after outrage on social media by Beckham's father.

November 11, 2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Rams

On November 11, 2021, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams. He played in eight regular season games for the Rams in 2021, scoring a touchdown in five of the games.

2021: Last 100+ yard receiving game before 2023

Odell Beckham Jr. recorded his first 100+ yard receiving game since 2021 in Week 11 of 2023, with 116 receiving yards during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

January 17, 2022: First Career Playoff Touchdown

On January 17, 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. scored his first career playoff touchdown in the Wild Card Game against the Arizona Cardinals.

September 8, 2022: Rams' Championship Banner Ceremony

On September 8, 2022, Odell Beckham Jr., despite being unsigned, participated in the Los Angeles Rams' championship banner ceremony before their opening night game against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium.

2022: Super Bowl Victory and Second ACL Tear

In 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. won his first career Super Bowl championship with the Los Angeles Rams, scoring the game's first touchdown. However, he left the game in the second quarter with a knee injury, which was later revealed to be a torn ACL. He was ranked 90th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

April 9, 2023: Signed with the Baltimore Ravens

On April 9, 2023, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

March 13, 2024: Released by the Ravens

On March 13, 2024, Odell Beckham Jr. was released by the Baltimore Ravens.

May 8, 2024: Signed with the Miami Dolphins

On May 8, 2024, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. He was later placed on the reserve/PUP list to begin the season after needing surgery.

December 2024: Released by Miami Dolphins

In December 2024, Odell Beckham Jr. mutually agreed to be released by the Miami Dolphins.

September 16, 2025: Announced as Baller League USA Manager

On September 16, 2025, Beckham was announced as a manager for one of the teams in Baller League USA, an indoor six-a-side soccer competition set to begin play in January 2026.