Hey all, I'm a junior in high school and I love playing football, especially as a QB. Does anyone know which college has the most of their alumni playing as quarterbacks in the NFL? Thank you!
The selection of quarterbacks into the NFL isn't based solely on the colleges they attend, but rather on their individual performance, skills, and potential. Nevertheless, some colleges have had more of their alumni play as quarterbacks in the NFL than others.
To answer your question, the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Notre Dame are historically known as ground zero for QBs due to the long list of successful quarterbacks they've produced. USC has produced quarterbacks like Carson Palmer, Sam Darnold, and Mark Sanchez. Notre Dame has given the NFL quarterbacks like Joe Montana, Brady Quinn, and Deshone Kizer.
The University of California, Berkeley (Cal) has also produced several notable NFL quarterbacks including Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff. Stanford University is another with a great history of producing NFL quarterbacks, such as Andrew Luck and John Elway.
Penn State, the University of Michigan, and the University of Georgia have also been notable for producing successful quarterbacks. Each of these colleges has a storied football program and a history of player development.
Remember, however, that while attending a certain college may increase visibility to scouts, the ultimate decision is based on an individual's performance and potential. A strong high school football career, a solid performance in college, and determination will all play a crucial part in an aspiring NFL quarterback's journey.
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