Von Miller's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Von Miller.

Von Miller is a celebrated American football linebacker known for his impactful career. He excelled at Texas A&M, earning All-American honors and the Butkus Award in 2010. Drafted second overall by the Denver Broncos in 2011, Miller quickly became a defensive force. Throughout his professional career, he has been recognized as a seven-time All-Pro and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier linebackers.

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

1999: Jason Webster First Team All-American

In 1999, Jason Webster was named first team All-American. Von Miller became the first Aggie to be named a first team All-American since Jason Webster in 1999, highlighting the significance of his achievement.

2007: Freshman All-Big 12 Honors

In 2007, as a freshman at defensive end for the Texas A&M Aggies, Von Miller was named Freshman All-Big 12 by The Sporting News.

2009: Breakout Season as Jack Position

In 2009, Von Miller had a breakout season as the jack position for the Aggies, leading the nation in sacks and earning first-team All Big-12 and All-American honors.

2010: Butkus Award

In 2010, Von Miller earned consensus All-American honors and won the Butkus Award while playing college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

2010: Butkus Award and All-American Honors

In 2010, Von Miller won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker and was named a consensus first-team All-American during his senior year at Texas A&M.

March 2011: Defensive MVP at Senior Bowl and NFL Combine Performance

In March 2011, Von Miller was the Defensive MVP at the 2011 Senior Bowl and performed exceptionally well at the NFL Combine, breaking the combine linebacker record in the 60-yard shuttle with a time of 11.15 seconds.

December 26, 2012: Starting Outside Linebacker in 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: Pro Bowl Selection and AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2012, Von Miller was selected to the Pro Bowl and named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, marking a successful start to his NFL career.

2013: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2013, Von Miller was ranked 9th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2013: Named Starting Outside Linebacker

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

2014: Pro Bowl Nomination

After recovering from his ACL injury, Von Miller returned for his fourth season with the Broncos, earning a Pro Bowl nomination for his performance in the 2014 season.

2014: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2014, Von Miller was ranked 76th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

September 17, 2015: Reaching 50 Career Sacks

On September 17, 2015, Von Miller became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 50 career sacks, achieving this milestone in 58 games.

2015: Super Bowl MVP

At the conclusion of the 2015 NFL season, Von Miller was named Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl 50, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2015: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2015, Von Miller was ranked 33rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2016: AFC Defensive Player of the Month

In 2016, Von Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for week 2 against the Colts and AFC Defensive Player of the Month for September.

2016: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection

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

December 19, 2017: Pro Bowl Selection

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

2017: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2017, Von Miller was ranked second by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2018: Defensive Player of the Week

During the 2018 season, Von Miller earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week after an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers.

2018: 100th Career Sack

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

2018: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2018, Von Miller was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2019, Von Miller was ranked 10th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2020: Selected to Pro Bowl and NFL Top 100

In 2020, Von Miller was selected to his eighth career Pro Bowl as a starting outside linebacker, his sixth consecutive. He was also ranked 26th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020 and was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s.

2021: Departure From Broncos

As of his departure from the Denver Broncos in 2021, Von Miller holds five Broncos franchise records for sacks.

2021: Trade to the Los Angeles Rams and Super Bowl Win

In 2021, Von Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams and became a member of the team that won Super Bowl LVI.

2022: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

In 2022, Von Miller was ranked 93rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

2025: Most Career Sacks of Any Active Player

As of 2025, Von Miller holds the distinction of having the most career sacks among all active players and the most career sacks in Broncos history with 110.5.