Joe Mixon

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Mixon's achievements stand out in the landscape of modern running backs. His 2021 season, where he led the league in rushing yards per game, marked a career zenith that earned him elite recognition from peers and media alike. Becoming the first Bengal since Corey Dillon to rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons demonstrated his unique durability and workhorse capability. His college dominance, finishing fourth in the Heisman voting and winning the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, solidified his status as a generational talent before he ever stepped onto an NFL field.

AwardsMixon's career highlights include a Pro Bowl selection and First-Team All-Pro honor in 2021, recognizing his dominance as a running back. In college, he won the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year award in 2016 and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy that same year. He also received First-Team All-Big 12 honors during his time at Oklahoma and was later inducted into the Oklahoma Sooner Hall of Fame.

Honours & Distinctions

Oklahoma Sooner Hall of Fame Induction

University of Oklahoma·2020

Inducted for his outstanding contributions to the university's football program.

McDonald's All-American

McDonald's Corporation·2015

Recognized as one of the top high school basketball and football players in the nation.

Rankings & Lists

Heisman Trophy Voting

Heisman Trophy Trust·2016

Records & Feats

Consecutive 1,000-Yard Seasons for Bengals

Career Milestone·2020

First player since Corey Dillon to rush for over 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons (2019, 2020).

NFL Rushing Yards Per Game Leader

Chart Record·2021

Led the entire NFL in rushing yards per game during the 2021 regular season.