Hey there, curious about where future NFL quarterbacks usually come from. Specifically, does anyone know which college has the most alumni who've become NFL quarterbacks? I'm interested in football and wondering what colleges have strong teams that could lead to a potential NFL career. Thanks in advance!
The University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California (USC), and Stanford University are considered top "Quarterback U" candidates given their history of producing many NFL quarterbacks.
Starting from Notre Dame, it's produced notable quarterbacks Joe Montana and Joe Theismann who had highly successful careers.
In the case of USC, it has an illustrious history with names including Carson Palmer and Sam Darnold.
Stanford's also had quite a few successful NFL quarterbacks pass through its program, such as John Elway and Andrew Luck.
If you're considering a school because of its ability to send quarterbacks to the NFL, remember that your personal success in football will come down to more than just the program you're in. It'll be based on your skill, determination, and ability to balance athletics with your studies. Choosing a college with a good combination of athletics and academics should be your main objective.
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