Odell Beckham Jr.'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Odell Beckham Jr.. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr., known as OBJ, is a prominent American football wide receiver. He gained recognition playing college football for the LSU Tigers before being drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Beckham has since played for several NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.

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1924: First Player Since 1924 with Touchdown Pass and Receiving Touchdown

During the 2018 season, Beckham 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 in 1924.

1950: Fourth Player Since 1950 with Passing and Receiving Yard Feat

During Week 5 of the 2018 season, Beckham Jr. became only the fourth player since 1950 to record a passing touchdown of at least 50 yards while also achieving at least 100 receiving yards in the same game.

October 13, 1985: Mark Bavaro's 12 Receptions

On October 13, 1985, Mark Bavaro, a Giants tight end, had 12 receptions against the Cincinnati Bengals. This record would be tied by Beckham in 2014.

1993: Mother Wins National Championships

In 1993, Heather Van Norman, Odell'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: First Player Since David Patten to Record Passing TD

In Week 5 of the 2018 season, Beckham 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.

2010: First Non-QB with Multiple Passing TDs

In 2018, Odell Beckham Jr. became the first non-quarterback with multiple passing touchdowns in a season since Antwaan Randle El in 2010.

2011: Named to Times Picayune 2011 Blue-Chip list

In 2011, Beckham was named to the Times Picayune Blue-Chip list and Louisiana 2A All-State first-team, earning District 9-2A Offensive MVP honors.

2013: Productive Season with Jarvis Landry

In 2013, Beckham and Jarvis Landry formed a productive wide receiver duo, with Beckham earning the Paul Hornung Award for his versatility and leading the SEC in kickoff return yards.

2013: Won the Paul Hornung Award

In 2013, Beckham won the Paul Hornung Award following his junior season.

November 23, 2014: "The Catch"

On November 23, 2014, Beckham made a spectacular one-handed touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys, hailed as one of the greatest catches ever.

December 14, 2014: Rookie Records

On December 14, 2014, Beckham became the first NFL rookie with at least 12 catches, 140 yards, and three scores in a game and tied Mark Bavaro's Giants rookie record for most receptions in a game.

December 21, 2014: Extended Receiving Streak

On December 21, 2014, Beckham extended his streak of 90 or more receiving yards in a game to eight, racking up 148 receiving yards and two touchdowns against the St. Louis Rams.

2014: PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year Award

Beckham was awarded the 2014 Pro Football Writers Association Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.

2014: Broke NFL Rookie Receiving Records

In 2014, despite missing the first four games due to injury, Beckham broke numerous NFL rookie receiving records and won Offensive Rookie of the Year.

January 7, 2015: Pro Bowl Selection

On January 7, 2015, Beckham replaced Calvin Johnson in the Pro Bowl due to injury, becoming the first Giants rookie wide receiver in franchise history to make the Pro Bowl.

January 29, 2015: Sets World Record for One-Handed Catches

On January 29, 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. partnered with Drew Brees to set a new world record for the most one-handed catches made in a minute with 33 catches, during a live ESPN broadcast from Glendale, Arizona. However, this record was later broken.

January 31, 2015: Offensive Rookie of the Year

On January 31, 2015, Beckham was named Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.

2016: Fastest to 200 Career Receptions and 4,000 Receiving Yards

In 2016, Beckham became the fastest NFL player to reach 200 career receptions and 4,000 career receiving yards, also reaching the NFL playoffs for the first time.

2016: Career achievements and Playoff Appearance

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

2016: Pro Bowl Selection and NFL Top 100 Ranking

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

May 2017: Signs Largest Endorsement Contract in NFL History with Nike

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

2017: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2017, Odell Beckham Jr. was ranked eighth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.

2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2018, Odell Beckham Jr. was ranked 77th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018, despite only playing in four games during the 2017 season.