Baker Mayfield

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Baker Mayfield stands as a unique figure in football history for his unprecedented climb from a walk-on recruit to the most decorated college player of his generation. His 2017 season remains a benchmark for individual excellence, sweeping every major award available to a college quarterback. In the professional realm, he transformed the fortunes of multiple franchises, guiding the Cleveland Browns to their first playoff victory in decades and leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to consecutive division titles. His ability to overcome physical limitations and maintain elite performance under pressure defines his legacy as one of the game's most determined competitors.

AwardsMayfield's accolades are concentrated in college football, where he swept the major awards in 2017 including the Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien Award, Maxwell Award, and Walter Camp Award. In the NFL, he has earned two Pro Bowl selections and led his teams to two NFC South division titles. He also holds the distinction of being the first walk-on to win the Heisman Trophy since the scholarship era began.

Honours & Distinctions

Heisman Trophy

Heisman Trust·2017

Awarded to the most outstanding player in college football.

Davey O'Brien Award

Davey O'Brien Foundation·2017

Given to the nation's best quarterback.

Maxwell Award

Maxwell Football Club·2017

Presented to the nation's best all-around player.

Walter Camp Award

Walter Camp Football Foundation·2017

Recognizing the player of the year.

Records & Feats

First Walk-On Heisman Winner

Historic First·2017

First Heisman Trophy winner since the introduction of athletic scholarships in the 1950s to begin his college career as a walk-on.

Highest Postseason Passer Rating

Career Milestone·2024

Holds the highest career postseason passer rating (105.9) for quarterbacks with at least 150 attempts in NFL history.

Rookie Touchdown Record

Chart Record·2018

Threw 27 touchdown passes as a rookie, a record that stood until 2020.