Hello everyone, I'm a Junior trying to plan out my future as best as I can. I play quarterback and I'm starting to think about college choices. Does anyone know which schools have contributed the most quarterbacks to the NFL in recent years?
In terms of colleges that produce successful NFL quarterbacks, several schools have impressive track records. I'll be focusing on the ones known as "Quarterback U" for their contributions to professional rankings.
The University of Southern California (USC) has a long history of sending skilled quarterbacks to the NFL. Notable USC graduates include Carson Palmer and Sam Darnold.
The University of California, Berkeley (Cal) has also produced a reasonable number of successful NFL quarterbacks such as Aaron Rodgers, notably one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
Purdue University is another institution known for developing successful quarterback talent - it's where Drew Brees, a record-setting NFL quarterback, played.
The University of Oklahoma consistently develops high-level QB talent as well, with recent stars such as Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray.
The University of Alabama and Clemson University have had recent success in producing NFL-qualifying quarterbacks with stars like Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence respectively.
However, remember that your college choice should also consider factors beyond the track record of successful NFL players they’ve had. Consider factors such as the coaching staff, play style, facilities, academic programs, and overall fit with your personality and goals.
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