Von Miller's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

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.

2007: Freshman All-Big 12 Honors

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

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.

March 2011: Defensive MVP at Senior Bowl

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

2011: Drafted by Denver Broncos

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

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: 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.

2013: Ranked 9th on NFL Top 100 Players

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

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.

2014: Ranked 76th on NFL Top 100 Players

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

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.

2015: Ranked 33rd on NFL Top 100 Players

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

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.

2017: Ranked Second on NFL Top 100 Players

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

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.