History of Odell Beckham Jr. in Timeline
Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr., or OBJ, is a prominent American football wide receiver. He gained recognition playing for the LSU Tigers before being drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Throughout his NFL career, he has showcased his talent playing for the Giants, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.
1924: Player with Passing and Receiving Touchdown
During Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, Beckham threw a 49-yard touchdown pass. He 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: Player with Passing and Receiving Touchdown
During Week 5 against the Panthers, Beckham threw a pass for a 57-yard touchdown and finished with eight receptions for 131 receiving yards. He became only the fourth player since 1950 to record a passing touchdown of at least 50 yards while having at least 100 receiving yards in the same game.
October 13, 1985: Mark Bavaro's 12 Receptions
On October 13, 1985, Giants tight end Mark Bavaro had 12 receptions against the Cincinnati Bengals.
1989: Odell Beckham Sr. plays at LSU
In 1989, Odell Beckham Jr.'s father, Odell Beckham Sr., played running back at LSU.
1990: Odell Beckham Sr. mentioned in Friday Night Lights
In 1990, Odell Beckham Sr. was mentioned in Buzz Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream.
November 5, 1992: Odell Beckham Jr. born
On November 5, 1992, Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr., also known as OBJ, was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver.
1992: Odell Beckham Sr. plays at LSU and Heather Van Norman gets pregnant
In 1992, Odell Beckham Jr.'s father, Odell Beckham Sr., played running back at LSU and his mother, Heather Van Norman, found out she was pregnant with him while training for the Olympic trials.
1993: Heather Van Norman wins relay championships
In 1993, Heather Van Norman, Odell Beckham Jr.'s mother, ran for three national championship relay teams, winning the events of indoor and outdoor 4 × 400 m and the outdoor 4 × 100 m relay.
2001: Player with Passing and Receiving Touchdown
During Week 5 against the Panthers, Beckham threw a pass for a 57-yard touchdown and finished with eight receptions for 131 receiving yards. He became the first player since David Patten in 2001 to record a passing touchdown of at least 50 yards while having at least 100 receiving yards in the same game.
2002: Jeremy Shockey Makes Pro Bowl
In 2002, Jeremy Shockey made the Pro Bowl as a rookie.
2010: First non-quarterback with Multiple Passing Touchdowns
During Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, Beckham threw a 49-yard touchdown pass. He became the first non-quarterback with multiple passing touchdowns in a season since Antwaan Randle El in 2010.
2010: Track and Field Achievements
In 2010, Odell Beckham Jr. took silver in the long jump event at the Newman Invitational with a career-best leap of 6.83 meters. He also earned sixth-place finishes in both the 200-meter dash and the long jump at the LA 2A State Meet.
September 3, 2011: Collegiate Debut against Oregon Ducks
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: Played in 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
In 2011, Odell Beckham Jr. played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
2011: Named to Times Picayune 2011 Blue-Chip list
In 2011, Odell Beckham Jr. was named to the Times Picayune Blue-Chip list and the Louisiana 2A All-State first-team as a wide receiver. He also earned District 9-2A Offensive MVP honors and a spot on The Advocate's Super Dozen.
2011: Giants Return to Playoffs
In 2016, The Giants made the playoffs for the first time since 2011. They lost in the Wild Card round.
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 game with over 100 receiving yards against Towson. He finished the season with 713 receiving yards, leading the team.
2012: Started in 2012 BCS National Championship Game
In 2012, Odell Beckham Jr. started in the BCS National Championship Game during his first year playing at LSU.
2013: Junior Season at LSU and Paul Hornung Award
In 2013, Odell Beckham Jr. had a productive season at LSU, forming a strong duo with Jarvis Landry. He was named the winner of the 2013 Paul Hornung Award as the most versatile player in major college football. He finished the season with 57 receptions for 1,117 yards and eight touchdowns.
2013: Won Paul Hornung Award
In 2013, Odell Beckham Jr. won the Paul Hornung Award following his junior season at LSU.
May 19, 2014: Signed with the New York Giants
On May 19, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a four-year contract with the New York Giants for $10.4 million, including a $5.88 million signing bonus.
October 5, 2014: NFL Debut with the Giants
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 Giants' 30–20 victory.
November 23, 2014: "Catch of the Year" against the Cowboys
On November 23, 2014, during a game against the Dallas Cowboys, Odell Beckham Jr. made an incredible one-handed touchdown reception, hailed as the "catch of the year". Despite his efforts, the Giants lost 31–28.
December 8, 2014: Jersey Displayed in Pro Football Hall of Fame
On December 8, 2014, the Pro Football Hall of Fame put Odell Beckham Jr.'s game-worn jersey from his famous one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys on display.
December 14, 2014: Record-Setting Performance Against Washington
On December 14, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. had a record-setting performance against Washington, becoming the first NFL rookie with at least 12 catches, 140 yards, and three touchdowns in a game. He tied Mark Bavaro for most receptions in a game by a Giants rookie and set an NFL rookie record of over 90 receiving yards in seven straight games.
December 21, 2014: Extended Receiving Streak Against Rams
On December 21, 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. extended his streak of 90 or more receiving yards in a game to 8 against the St. Louis Rams. He had 148 receiving yards on 8 receptions, including an 80-yard touchdown, the longest touchdown reception by a Giants rookie in franchise history.
2014: Entered the 2014 NFL draft
After a successful junior season, Odell Beckham Jr. decided to forgo his senior season and entered the 2014 NFL draft.
2014: Played with hamstring injuries during the 2014 season
During the 2014 season, Odell Beckham Jr. revealed that he suffered from two hamstring injuries before the season, and was never fully healthy.
2014: Pro Football Writers Association Offensive Rookie of the Year Award
In 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. was awarded the Pro Football Writers Association Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
2014: Drafted by New York Giants
In 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL draft after playing college football for the LSU Tigers.
2014: Named 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 in his first season with the Giants, despite missing the first four games due to injury. During Week 12 of his first season, Beckham gained national recognition for making an incredible one-handed touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys.
January 7, 2015: Named to 2015 Pro Bowl
On January 7, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was named to the 2015 Pro Bowl, replacing Calvin Johnson due to injury. He became the first Giants rookie wide receiver and the first Giants rookie since Jeremy Shockey in 2002 to make the Pro Bowl.
January 29, 2015: Beckham sets one-handed catch record
On January 29, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. partnered with Drew Brees and established a new world record for the most one-handed catches made in a minute with 33 passes on a live ESPN broadcast from Glendale, Arizona. The record was later broken.
January 31, 2015: Named Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press
On January 31, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was named Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.
May 13, 2015: Cover of Madden NFL 16
On May 13, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was voted to the cover of "Madden NFL 16", becoming the youngest player ever to be on the cover of Madden.
December 21, 2015: Suspension for Multiple Safety Violations
On December 21, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was suspended one game without pay by the NFL Disciplinary Committee for multiple violations of safety-related playing rules during a game against the Carolina Panthers. His appeal of the decision was unsuccessful, and the suspension was upheld.
2015: Beckham stars in Catching Odell
In 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. was part of Catching Odell, a TV movie showcasing his preparations and training for the upcoming season.
2016: Achieved career milestones and reached NFL playoffs
In 2016, Odell Beckham Jr. became the fastest player in NFL history to reach both 200 career receptions and 4,000 career receiving yards. He also recorded his first 100-reception season and reached the NFL playoffs for the first time after helping the Giants to an 11–5 season record.
2016: Career Year and Playoff Appearance
In 2016, Odell Beckham Jr. had a career year, starting all 16 games, recording a career-high 101 receptions, 1,367 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. The Giants finished 11-5 and made the playoffs for the first time since 2011, but lost in the Wild Card round. Beckham was also selected for the Pro Bowl for the third consecutive year.
2016: Beckham makes television debut in Code Black
In 2016, Odell Beckham Jr. made his television debut in Code Black.
2016: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2016, Odell Beckham Jr. was ranked 10th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list, recognizing his performance from the previous season.
April 24, 2017: Fifth-Year Option Exercised
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: Beckham signs endorsement contract with Nike
In May 2017, Odell Beckham Jr. and Nike signed the largest endorsement contract in NFL history worth $25 million over five years, with potential extensions.
June 1, 2017: Heather Van Norman resigns from Nicholls State University
On June 1, 2017, Heather Van Norman, Odell Beckham Jr.'s mother, resigned from her position as the coach of the Nicholls State University track and field team.
2017: Fractured Ankle and Season-Ending Injury
In 2017, Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a fractured left ankle during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5. The injury required surgery and sidelined him for the remainder of the season after being placed on injured reserve.
2017: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2017, Odell Beckham Jr. was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
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 and a total of $65 million in guarantees.
2018: Beckham appears in Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande music video
In 2018, Odell Beckham Jr., alongside his then-Giants teammate Brad Wing, appeared in the music video for the Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande song "Bed".
2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2018, despite only playing four games in the previous season, Odell Beckham Jr. was ranked 77th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2018: Beckham baptized in Jordan River
In the summer of 2018, Odell Beckham Jr. was baptized in the Jordan River.
March 13, 2019: Trade to the Cleveland Browns
On March 13, 2019, Odell Beckham Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Browns, along with Olivier Vernon, in exchange for Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Zeitler, and the Browns' first- and third-round picks in the 2019 NFL draft.
October 5, 2019: Fined by the NFL
On October 5, 2019, Odell Beckham Jr. was fined $14,037 by the NFL following an incident during a game against the Baltimore Ravens where he was involved in a physical altercation with cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2019, Odell Beckham Jr. was ranked 23rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
January 21, 2020: Core Muscle Surgery
On January 21, 2020, Odell Beckham Jr. underwent core muscle surgery to address a sports hernia issue that he had been battling during the 2019 season.
October 2020: ACL Tear Against the Bengals
In October 2020, Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a torn ACL in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals while playing for the Cleveland Browns.
October 27, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve After 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: Beckham becomes strategic advisor to Tribe Capital SPAC
In March 2021, Odell Beckham Jr. became a strategic advisor to a SPAC sponsored by Tribe Capital.
November 5, 2021: Browns Announce Release of Beckham
On November 5, 2021, after his father voiced concerns on social media, the Cleveland Browns announced that they would be releasing Odell Beckham Jr.
November 11, 2021: Signs with the Los Angeles Rams
On November 11, 2021, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
2021: Last 100+ Yard Receiving Game since 2021
In Week 11 of 2023, Odell Beckham Jr. had four receptions for 116 yards, which was his first 100+ yard receiving game since 2021, in a 34–20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
2021: Signed with the Los Angeles Rams and won Super Bowl LVI
Midway through the 2021 season, Odell Beckham Jr. was signed by the Los Angeles Rams and went on to win Super Bowl LVI with the team.
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 as a member of the Los Angeles Rams.
February 17, 2022: Beckham's son born
On February 17, 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. and his then-partner Lauren Wood's first child, a son, was born.
September 8, 2022: Rams Championship Banner Ceremony
On September 8, 2022, Odell Beckham Jr., despite being a free agent, participated in the Los Angeles Rams' championship banner ceremony at SoFi Stadium before their opening night game against the Buffalo Bills.
November 27, 2022: Beckham escorted off American Airlines flight
On November 27, 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. was escorted off an American Airlines flight before it left Miami bound for Los Angeles for refusing to put on his seatbelt. He was later banned from all future American Airlines flights.
2022: Out of football, rehabbing ACL injury
In 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. spent the season out of football while rehabbing an ACL injury he sustained in the Super Bowl.
2022: Super Bowl LVI Champion
In 2022, Odell Beckham Jr. won his first career Super Bowl championship with the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals. He scored the game's first touchdown but left in the second quarter with a knee injury and was later revealed to have torn his ACL.
April 9, 2023: Signed with the Baltimore Ravens
On April 9, 2023, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
2023: Signed with the Baltimore Ravens
In 2023, Odell Beckham Jr. signed 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.
December 2024: Released by the Miami Dolphins
In December 2024, Odell Beckham Jr. and the Miami Dolphins mutually agreed to his release.
2024: Kordell Beckham wins Love Island USA
In 2024, Odell Beckham Jr.’s brother, Kordell Beckham, won the reality dating competition show Love Island USA season 6.
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