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 and was drafted by Washington in 2019. A standout player, McLaurin set the team record for most touchdown catches in a season with 13 and received second-team All-Pro honors in 2024, solidifying his reputation as a top receiver in the league.

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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: Redshirt Freshman Season

In 2014, Terry McLaurin redshirted his freshman season.

2014: Four-star recruit

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

2015: Ohio State Buckeyes Debut

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: Sophomore Season

In 2016, as a sophomore, Terry McLaurin recorded 11 receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games.

2017: Junior Season

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

2018: Senior Season

In 2018, as a senior, Terry McLaurin recorded 35 receptions for 701 yards and 11 touchdowns. He led the Big Ten in yards per reception.

June 6, 2019: Signed Rookie Contract

On June 6, 2019, Terry McLaurin signed his four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins.

2019: McLaurin drafted by Washington

In 2019, Terry McLaurin was drafted by Washington in the third round of the NFL draft.

2019: NFL Debut and Record

In the 2019 season, Terry McLaurin was named a Week 1 starter. He made his NFL debut against the Philadelphia Eagles, recording five receptions for 125 yards and a 69-yard touchdown. He became the first player in league history to catch at least five passes and a touchdown in each of his first three career games.

October 2020: Named Team Captain

In October 2020, following a season ending injury to Landon Collins, Terry McLaurin was unanimously voted by his teammates to replace him as team captain.

2020: Touchdowns in consecutive games since 2020

In a Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals in 2020, Terry McLaurin caught a 10 yard touchdown pass, marking 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: Multiple touchdown game since 2021

In a Week 6 loss against the Baltimore Ravens in 2021, Terry McLaurin caught 6 passes for 53 yards and two touchdowns, marking his first multiple touchdown game since 2021.