Who’s the Youngest Quarterback in the NFL?
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Who’s the youngest quarterback in the NFL? That’s a question that fans of the sport have been asking for years. And with good reason. The NFL is a league where age often dictates success. So, who is the youngest quarterback in the NFL?
As of the 2019 season, the youngest quarterback in the NFL is Josh Rosen of the Miami Dolphins. Rosen is just 23 years old and was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
While Rosen is the
Introduction
In the National Football League (NFL), the quarterback is the most important position on the field. NFL teams typically choose their quarterbacks based on a variety of factors, including experience, arm strength, accuracy, and mobility. Age is also a factor that teams consider when choosing their starting quarterback.
The average age of NFL quarterbacks is 27.5 years old, but there are some quarterbacks who are younger than average. In this article, we’ll take a look at the youngest quarterbacks in the NFL as of the 2019 season.
Quarterbacks under the age of 25
The average age of NFL quarterbacks is 27.4 years old. Here is a list of quarterbacks who are under the age of 25.
Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State University. As a senior, he was selected by the media as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Offensive Player of the Year. In his rookie season, Prescott set NFL records for most passes without an interception to start a career (176) and highest passer rating by a rookie in their first ten starts (104.9).
Marcus Mariota
At just 24 years old, Marcus Mariota is the youngest starting quarterback in the NFL. He was drafted out of the University of Oregon by the Tennessee Titans in 2015, and he’s been their starting quarterback ever since. In his three years in the league, Mariota has thrown for over 8,000 yards and has Rush for another 1,200 yards. He’s also scored 92 total touchdowns (68 passing, 24 rushing).
Jameis Winston
Quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is currently the youngest quarterback in the NFL. At 23 years old, he is two years younger than the next youngest quarterback, Marcus Mariota of the Tennessee Titans.
Quarterbacks under the age of 23
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. The average NFL career only lasts 3.3 years, so most quarterbacks don’t even make it to their 23rd birthday while still playing in the NFL. These young quarterbacks have a lot of potential, but they also have a lot to learn.
Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the youngest quarterback in the NFL. He is 23 years old.
Baker Mayfield
Born 6th April 1995, Baker Mayfield is currently the youngest quarterback in the NFL. He was drafted in by the Cleveland Browns in 2018 as the number one overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Mayfield had a successful college career, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2017 as well as being named a consensus All-American twice. He set numerous NCAA records, including most passing touchdowns in a single season and most total offensive yards in a career.
Mayfield made his NFL debut in Week 3 of the 2018 season and went on to start all 16 games for the Browns. He completed265 of his 430 pass attempts for 3,725 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He also rushed for 176 yards and 5 touchdowns. Mayfield’s quarterback rating of 93.7 was the highest ever for a Browns rookie and he was named Offensive Rookie of the Year at the 2019 NFL Honors.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the answer to the question posed in the title of this article is that there is no one definitive answer. The age of the youngest quarterback in the NFL varies depending on a number of factors, including the specific league and team. However, it is safe to say that the average age of quarterbacks in the NFL is somewhere around 26 years old.
