How Many NFL Quarterbacks Are From Texas?
Find out how many quarterbacks in the NFL are from Texas.
NFL Quarterbacks
There are a total of 32 NFL teams, and each team has a starting quarterback. That means there are 32 starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Of those 32 quarterbacks, how many are from Texas?
NFL Quarterbacks from Texas
As of the 2019 season, there are a total of six NFL quarterbacks who were born in the state of Texas. This includes first overall draft pick Kyler Murray, who was born in Austin, as well as Dak Prescott, Baker Mayfield, and Jameis Winston. All four of these players have been selected to at least one Pro Bowl in their young careers.
NFL Quarterbacks from other states
There are many great NFL quarterbacks who did not come from the state of Texas. In fact, there are only a handful of NFL quarterbacks who are from Texas. Some of the most notable quarterbacks from other states include:
-Drew Brees ( Louisiana)
-Peyton Manning (Indiana)
-Tom Brady (Massachusetts)
-Aaron Rodgers (California)
NFL Quarterbacks and their teams
There are a lot of NFL Quarterbacks that are from Texas. In fact, there are so many that it can be hard to keep track of them all! Here is a list of all the NFL Quarterbacks from Texas, along with their teams.
NFL Quarterbacks and their teams from Texas
In the National Football League (NFL), there have been 21 quarterbacks who have played for a team from Texas. Of those 21, 11 were born in the state of Texas. The most recent quarterback to play for a Texas-based NFL team was Drew Brees, who played for the New Orleans Saints from 2006 to 2020.
The first quarterback to play for a Texas-based NFL team was Don Meredith, who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1968. The Cowboys were also the first NFL team to have a quarterback from Texas on their roster, as Meredith was born in Mount Vernon, Texas.
The Houston Texans have had two quarterbacks born in Texas on their roster: Ryan Mallett (born in Texarkana) and Tom Savage (born in Springfield). The Dallas Cowboys have had three quarterbacks born in Texas on their roster: Tony Romo (born in San Diego, CA), Dak Prescott (born in Sulphur, LA), and Garrett Gilbert (born in Austin).
NFL Quarterbacks and their teams from other states
In addition to the quarterbacks from Texas, there are several other notable NFL quarterbacks who come from other states. For example, Peyton Manning is from New Orleans, and Tom Brady is from San Francisco. Both of these quarterbacks have led their teams to Super Bowl victories. There are also several quarterbacks from other states who have won Super Bowls, including Drew Brees (New Orleans), Eli Manning (New York), and Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh).
NFL Quarterbacks and their stats
In the National Football League, there have been a total of 45 quarterbacks who have been born in the state of Texas. Out of those 45 quarterbacks, 26 of them have been drafted into the NFL. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most successful quarterbacks to come out of Texas.
NFL Quarterbacks and their stats from Texas
In the National Football League (NFL), the quarterback is the primary position of play. A quarterback’s main job is to pass the ball to their teammates, and they usually play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of games.
Interestingly, a lot of NFL quarterbacks come from the state of Texas. In fact, as of 2020, there are seven active NFL quarterbacks who were born in Texas. This includes Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks like Drew Brees and Russell Wilson.
Below is a list of all seven NFL quarterbacks from Texas, along with their respective teams and career statistics:
Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints)
-Super Bowl XLIV champion
-Super Bowl XLIV MVP
-4× NFL passing yards leader (2008, 2011, 2012, 2016)
-2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2008, 2011) passing yards leader (2008, 2011, 2012, 2016)
Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys)
-4× Pro Bowl (2006, 2007, 2009, 2014)
-2× Second-team All-Pro (2014)
-NFL passing touchdowns leader (2014)
Deshaun Watson (Houston Texans)
-Pro Bowl (2018)
-PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017)
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)
-Pro Bowl (2016), 2× Second-team All-Pro (2016 2017), Bert Bell Award (2016), NFL Rookie of the Year award (2016), 2× FedEx Air Player of the Week , Shutdown Corner Award Rookie Of The Year (2016).
Matthew Stafford(Detroit Lions) – PFWA All-Rookie Team(2009),EGOTable Franchise Player , 4th most passing yards in a season(5167).
NFL Quarterbacks and their stats from other states
Texas is known for its football quarterbacks. In fact, some of the most famous and successful NFL quarterbacks are from the Lone Star State. But Texas isn’t the only state with quarterbacks who have made it big in the NFL. Here’s a look at some of the other states that have produced successful quarterbacks:
California:
-Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints)
-Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers)
-Tom Brady (New England Patriots)
-Peyton Manning (retired)
Florida:
-Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
-Andrew Luck ( Indianapolis Colts)
-Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans)
Pennsylvania:
-Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers)
-Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens)
-Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons)
