Career Timeline of Terry McLaurin: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2026

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. Drafted by Washington in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft, McLaurin has become a key player for the Commanders. In 2024, he set a team record for most touchdown catches in a season with 13 and was named second-team All-Pro.

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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 for Cathedral High School.

2014: Redshirt Freshman Season

In 2014, Terry McLaurin redshirted his freshman season for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

2014: Four-Star Recruit

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

2015: First College Football Appearance

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

2016: Sophomore Season Stats

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

2017: Junior Season Stats

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 Season Stats

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

June 6, 2019: Signing Rookie Contract

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

2019: NFL Debut and Record-Setting Start

In 2019, Terry McLaurin made his NFL debut in Week 1 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.

2019: Drafted into the NFL

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

October 2020: Team Captain Appointment

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

2020: Touchdowns in Consecutive Games

In 2020, 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: Multiple Touchdown Game

In 2021, Terry McLaurin had his first multiple touchdown game since 2021.

July 5, 2022: 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: Record-Breaking Season and All-Pro Honors

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