A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Zach Ertz.
Zach Ertz is a professional American football tight end currently playing for the Washington Commanders. He gained prominence playing college football for Stanford, where he earned All-American honors. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013, he spent nine seasons with the team, achieving three Pro Bowl selections and winning Super Bowl LII. Ertz holds the NFL record for most receptions in a season by a tight end. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions.
2012: Earned Unanimous All-American Honors
In 2012, Zach Ertz earned unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the Stanford Cardinal.
December 1, 2013: Multiple Touchdown Game Against Cardinals
On December 1, 2013, Zach Ertz had his first career game with multiple touchdown receptions during a win against the Arizona Cardinals.
December 20, 2014: Career High in Receptions
On December 20, 2014, Zach Ertz caught a career-high 15 receptions for 115 receiving yards in a loss to the Washington Redskins.
December 22, 2015: Caught a season-high 13 passes
On December 22, 2015, Zach Ertz caught a season-high 13 passes for 122 receiving yards in the Eagles' loss to the Washington Redskins.
December 12, 2016: Ten Receptions Against Redskins
On December 12, 2016, Zach Ertz made ten receptions for 112 receiving yards in the Eagles' loss against the Washington Redskins.
October 29, 2017: Caught a touchdown pass
On October 29, 2017, Zach Ertz caught four passes for 34 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Eagles' win against the San Francisco 49ers.
December 19, 2017: Named to first Pro Bowl
On December 19, 2017, Zach Ertz was named to his first Pro Bowl.
February 4, 2018: Won Super Bowl LII
On February 4, 2018, Zach Ertz started in Super Bowl LII and caught the game-winning touchdown, helping the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the New England Patriots 41-33.
2018: Broke NFL Record for Most Receptions by a Tight End
In 2018, Zach Ertz broke Jason Witten's NFL record for most receptions by a tight end with 113, finishing the season with 116 receptions, 1,163 yards, and eight touchdowns.
2018: Ranked 68th in NFL Top 100
In 2018, Zach Ertz was ranked 68th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2019: Ranked 40th in NFL Top 100
In 2019, Zach Ertz was ranked 40th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.