Career Timeline of Terry McLaurin: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Terry McLaurin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Terry McLaurin is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Washington Commanders in the NFL. He played college football at Ohio State before being drafted by Washington in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. McLaurin set a team record for most touchdown catches in a season (13) in 2024 and earned second-team All-Pro honors.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Mr. Football Award

In 2013, Terry McLaurin won the state's Mr. Football Award while playing football for Cathedral High School.

2014: Redshirted Freshman Season

In 2014, Terry McLaurin redshirted his freshman season at Ohio State.

2014: Four-Star Recruit

In 2014, Terry McLaurin was regarded as a four-star recruit in the class of 2014 according to the 247Sports Composite.

2015: First appearance for the Ohio State Buckeyes

In 2015, As a redshirt freshman for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Terry McLaurin appeared in six games and recorded seven tackles and a fumble recovery.

2016: 11 Receptions in Sophomore Year

In 2016, during his sophomore year, Terry McLaurin recorded 11 receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

2017: 29 Receptions in Junior Year

In 2017, Terry McLaurin recorded 29 receptions for 436 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns in 13 games as a junior for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

2018: Senior Year Performance

In 2018, as a senior, Terry McLaurin recorded 35 receptions for 701 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading the Big Ten in yards per reception while playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

June 6, 2019: Signs Rookie Contract

On June 6, 2019, Terry McLaurin signed his four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins after being drafted by the team.

2019: NFL Debut and Record Setting Performance

In 2019, Terry McLaurin made his NFL debut with a strong training camp performance, being named a Week 1 starter for the Washington Redskins. In his debut game against the Philadelphia Eagles, McLaurin recorded five receptions for 125 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown. He continued his success by catching at least five passes and a touchdown over the next two games, making him the first player in league history to achieve such a feat in their first three career appearances.

October 2020: Named Team Captain

Following a season ending injury to team captain Landon Collins in October 2020, Terry McLaurin was unanimously voted by his teammates to replace him as team captain of the Washington Redskins.

2020: Touchdowns in Consecutive Games

Terry McLaurin had his first time with touchdowns in consecutive games since 2020.

March 2021: Reunion with Curtis Samuel

In March 2021, Curtis Samuel signed a three-year contract with the Washington Football Team, reuniting Terry McLaurin with his college roommate and fellow receiver.

2021: First Multiple Touchdown Game Since 2021

Terry McLaurin had his first multiple touchdown game since 2021.

July 5, 2022: Signs Contract Extension

On July 5, 2022, Terry McLaurin signed a three-year contract extension worth $71 million with a $28 million signing bonus with the Washington Commanders.

2024: Team Record and All-Pro Honors

In 2024, Terry McLaurin set the Washington Commanders' team record for the most touchdown catches in a season with 13 and earned second-team All-Pro honors.