Hey guys, just curious here. I'm an aspiring quarterback and am thinking about college choices. Is there a particular college that is known to have the most ex-students who played as professional quarterbacks in the NFL?
Absolutely, some colleges indeed have been more successful in producing professional NFL quarterbacks. A few that often come up in such discussions are:
- University of Southern California (USC): They have had a strong history of quarterbacks, including Carson Palmer who won the Heisman Trophy. Other USC quarterbacks in the NFL include Sam Darnold and Matt Leinart.
- University of Alabama: Recently, this school has also become a notable producer of NFL quarterbacks such as Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts.
- University of Notre Dame: With a rich history of football, quarterbacks like Joe Montana, Brady Quinn, and DeShone Kizer have emerged from Notre Dame.
- University of California, Berkeley (Cal) deserves a mention as well, with notable NFL quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff.
- Oklahoma University: Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray, both Heisman Trophy winners, went to Oklahoma.
However, keep in mind that attending any specific college isn't a guaranteed pathway to the NFL. It's also important to consider your academic interests, potential major (in case an NFL career doesn't pan out), as well as the overall college environment and culture. As a quarterback, you should focus on developing your skills, work ethic, and leadership abilities, which are crucial factors for success both on and off the field.
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