Career Timeline of Von Miller: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Von Miller built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Von Miller is an American football linebacker currently playing for the Buffalo Bills. He had a successful college career at Texas A&M, earning All-American honors and the Butkus Award. Miller was drafted second overall by the Denver Broncos in 2011, marking the start of his NFL career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1992: Aggies' Highest Draft Pick Since Quentin Coryatt

In 2011, Von Miller became the Aggies' highest draft pick since Quentin Coryatt in 1992.

1999: First Aggie All-American Since Jason Webster

In 2009, Von Miller became the first Aggie to be named a first team All-American since Jason Webster in 1999.

2000: Highest-Selected Linebacker Since LaVar Arrington

In 2011, Von Miller was the highest-selected linebacker since LaVar Arrington in 2000.

2009: Breakout Season at Texas A&M

In 2009, Von Miller had a breakout season, leading the nation in sacks and earning All-American honors.

2010: Butkus Award and All-American Honors

In 2010, Von Miller won the Butkus Award and earned consensus first-team All-American honors.

2010: Projected Second-Round Pick

Von Miller was projected to be a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft had he passed on his senior season.

March 2011: Defensive MVP at Senior Bowl

In March 2011, Von Miller was named the Defensive MVP at the 2011 Senior Bowl.

March 2011: Selected for NFL Labor Union Talks

In March 2011, Von Miller was selected to represent top-flight rookies in the NFL Labor Union talks.

July 28, 2011: Signed Rookie Contract with Broncos

On July 28, 2011, Von Miller signed his rookie contract with the Denver Broncos.

September 12, 2011: First Career Play and Forced Fumble

On September 12, 2011, in his first career play, Von Miller forced a fumble against the Oakland Raiders.

September 18, 2011: First Career Sack

On September 18, 2011, Von Miller recorded his first career sack against Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals.

2011: Drafted by Denver Broncos

In 2011, Von Miller was drafted by the Denver Broncos as the second overall pick in the NFL draft.

2011: Surpassed Hurries From Previous Season

Von Miller, by his second season in the NFL, had surpassed his hurries from the 2011 campaign.

December 26, 2012: Named Starting Outside Linebacker for Pro Bowl

On December 26, 2012, Von Miller was announced as the starting outside linebacker in the AFC division for the 2013 Pro Bowl.

2012: "DeSoto Shuffle" Sack Celebration

In 2012, Von Miller teamed up with Ubisoft to create his own sack celebration dance called the "DeSoto Shuffle" to raise money for Von's Vision.

2012: Pro Bowl Selection and Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2012, Von Miller was selected to the Pro Bowl and named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.

October 20, 2013: Return from Suspension

On October 20, 2013, Von Miller became eligible to play again after serving his six-game suspension.

2013: Named Pro Bowl Starter

On December 26, 2012, Von Miller was announced the starting outside linebacker in the AFC division for the 2013 Pro Bowl.

2014: Earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month

In 2014, Von Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October.

September 17, 2015: Third-Fastest to Reach 50 Career Sacks

On September 17, 2015, Von Miller became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 50 career sacks.

2015: Super Bowl MVP

At the conclusion of the 2015 NFL season, Von Miller was named Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl 50.

March 1, 2016: Broncos Placed Franchise Tag on Miller

On March 1, 2016, the Broncos placed the exclusive franchise tag on Von Miller.

2016: Earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month

In 2016, Von Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September.

2016: Fourth Pro Bowl and Second First-Team All-Pro

In 2016, Von Miller was named to his fourth Pro Bowl, earned his second first-team All-Pro selection, and was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

December 19, 2017: Named to Sixth Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2017, Von Miller was named to his sixth Pro Bowl.

2018: Reached 100 Career Sacks

During the 2018 season, Miller recorded his 100th career sack (including postseason sacks), becoming the fifth-fastest player in NFL history to do so.

2018: Three Sacks Against the Seahawks

During the Broncos' 2018 season opener against the Seahawks, Miller recorded three sacks and seven total tackles in the 27–24 victory.

2019: Selected to Seventh Pro Bowl

Von Miller was selected to the 2019 Pro Bowl as a starting outside linebacker, which was his seventh career and fifth consecutive Pro Bowl.

2020: Named to the 2020 Pro Bowl

Von Miller was selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl as a starting outside linebacker, marking his eighth career Pro Bowl.

March 2021: Broncos Exercise 2021 Year Option in Miller's Contract

In March 2021, the Broncos exercised the 2021 year option in Von Miller's contract, guaranteeing $7 million of his $17.5 million base salary.

October 21, 2021: Ankle Sprain Ends Miller's Time as a Bronco

On October 21, 2021, Von Miller sprained his ankle against the Cleveland Browns, which ended up being his final game with the Denver Broncos.

November 1, 2021: Von Miller Traded to Los Angeles Rams

On November 1, 2021, Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for draft picks. At the time, he was the longest-tenured Bronco and expressed his love for Broncos Country.