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Notable Achievements at Age 21
Drafted 6th overall by Portland Trail Blazers
Selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Career-high 45 points & 16 rebounds vs Spurs
Scored a career-high 45 points (surpassing Mehmet Okur's 43) and 16 rebounds while also recording 5+ steals in the game.
CFP National Championship — Undefeated national champion
Led Michigan to a 34–13 victory over Washington in the National Championship game (Jan 8, 2024), completing 10-of-18 for 140 yards; team finished 15–0.
Finished Michigan career with historic 27–1 record as starter
Completed college career with a 27–1 record (.964) as a starting QB — highest winning percentage in NCAA FBS history for a starter (1978–present).
Declared for 2024 NFL Draft
Announced he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft (declaration reported Jan 14, 2024).
Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal) — Offensive MVP
Completed 17-of-27 for 221 yards and 3 TDs in 27–20 OT win over Alabama at the Rose Bowl; named Offensive MVP of the game (Jan 1, 2024).
Colorado debut vs TCU — 510 yards
In his first game for Colorado he completed 38-of-47 for a school-record 510 passing yards and 4 TDs in a 45–42 upset of No. 17 TCU.
Named to first NBA All-Star Game (reserve)
On February 10, 2023 Edwards was named an NBA All-Star for the first time (injury replacement reserve).
Set Super Bowl-era rookie receiving yards record (season end)
Finished rookie season with 1,400 receiving yards, a Super Bowl-era rookie record at the time.
First big breakout — 175 yards vs. Tennessee (Week 3)
In his first start he had 7 receptions for 175 yards and his first NFL TD.
Named NBA All-Star (1st selection)
Selected as an Eastern Conference reserve for his first NBA All-Star Game (2020).
Selected 33rd overall in 2018 NBA Draft (Dallas Mavericks)
Brunson was drafted in the second round with the 33rd overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks (June 21, 2018).
Won second NCAA Championship (Villanova)
Brunson helped Villanova win the 2018 NCAA Championship; Villanova defeated Michigan 79–62 in the final.
Selected 7th overall in 2018 NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills
Bills traded up from 12th to 7th overall with Tampa Bay to select Josh Allen in the first round.
Won second consecutive Art Ross Trophy; Ted Lindsay Award; NHL First All-Star Team
Finished 2017–18 with career highs (41 goals, 108 points) and captured his second straight Art Ross, his second Ted Lindsay, and another First All-Star Team selection.
Selected 10th overall in 2017 NFL Draft by Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs traded up with the Buffalo Bills to select Mahomes 10th overall (Chiefs gave up multiple picks including a 2018 first-rounder).
Second ACL tear — out for season
MRI revealed torn ACL in his left knee; ruled out for remainder of 2016–17 season (second tear in same knee).
Declared for 2017 NFL Draft (forgoing senior year)
Announced he would enter the NFL draft and leave Texas Tech after his junior season.
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