Terrell Suggs's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Terrell Suggs.

Terrell Suggs, nicknamed "T-Sizzle", is a retired American NFL linebacker. A unanimous All-American at Arizona State, he was drafted 10th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in 2003. Suggs is the Ravens' all-time sack leader and played 17 seasons in the NFL, also spending time with the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1982: NFL Sacks Tracking Begins

In 1982, the NFL began tracking sacks as an official statistic. Terrell Suggs is eighth on the NFL's all-time sacks list (tracked since 1982).

1999: Arizona Class 5A Rushing Record

In 1999, as a junior at Hamilton High School, Terrell Suggs set the Arizona Class 5A record for rushing yards in a game with 367 against Yuma Kofa.

1999: NFL Tackles for Loss Tracking Begins

In 1999, the NFL began tracking tackles for loss as an official statistic. Terrell Suggs is first all-time in tackles for loss (tracked since 1999).

2000: High School All-American and Player of the Year

In 2000, Terrell Suggs was named a Parade high school All-American, Gatorade Arizona Player of the Year, Arizona Player of the Year by USA Today and an All-American by USA Today. He was also considered the No. 1 jumbo athlete in the nation by SuperPrep Magazine and ranked as the 60th-best player in the nation by Sporting News.

2002: College Football Accolades

In 2002, Terrell Suggs set an NCAA single-season record with 24 sacks. Following his junior season, he was named a first-team All-Pac-10 selection, the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year, won the Bronko Nagurski Award, the Ted Hendricks Award, and the Vince Lombardi Award, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.

2003: Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2003, Terrell Suggs tied an NFL record by posting a sack in each of his first four games and finished the season with 12 sacks, earning him Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

2004: First Pro Bowl Selection

In 2004, Terrell Suggs was elected to his first Pro Bowl after recording 10.5 sacks and 60 tackles.

June 2005: Acquitted of Aggravated Assault Charges

In June 2005, Terrell Suggs was acquitted of the felony aggravated assault charges.

2005: AFC Defensive Player of the Week

In 2005, during Week 13, Terrell Suggs earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Houston Texans.

2006: Part of NFL's Best Overall Defense

In 2006, Terrell Suggs was a part of the NFL's best overall defense with the Baltimore Ravens, a unit that allowed a league-low 12.6 points per game. Suggs recorded 64 tackles, 9.5 sacks, and set a career-high in pass deflections.

2008: Pick Six and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2008, Terrell Suggs intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week, intercepted another pass against the Cleveland Browns for a touchdown and was named to his third Pro Bowl.

2010: Playoff Performance and Pro Bowl Nomination

In 2010, Terrell Suggs compiled 68 tackles and 11.5 sacks. In the playoff win over the Kansas City Chiefs, he made four tackles and two sacks, and in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers he recorded a career-high three sacks and a forced fumble. He also earned his fourth Pro Bowl nomination.

2011: Defensive Player of the Week

In 2011, Terrell Suggs started his best season with a Defensive Player of the Week-winning performance against the Steelers, recording three sacks and two forced fumbles in a 35-7 victory.

2011: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2011, Terrell Suggs was ranked 40th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

February 4, 2012: NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award

On February 4, 2012, Terrell Suggs was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year, a major achievement in his career.

October 20, 2012: Return from Injury

On October 20, 2012, Terrell Suggs was removed from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and played against the Houston Texans, less than six months after Achilles tendon surgery. He finished the game with four tackles, one pass defended, and one sack, surprising many with his quick recovery.

November 2012: Expected Return from Injury

In November 2012, Terrell Suggs was expected to return from his torn Achilles tendon injury. However, he returned earlier than expected.

2012: Super Bowl XLVII win

In 2012, Terrell Suggs won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens, securing his first Super Bowl ring.

2013: Super Bowl XLVII Win

In 2013, Terrell Suggs and the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 34-31, giving Suggs his first Super Bowl ring.