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Best NFL Quarterbacks Of All Time From Every U.S. State

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Of the 50 states in the country, 46 are called home by at least one former or current NFL quarterback. In each of those 46 states, there is a clear best signal caller. The men included in this list are the best quarterbacks in the history of their respective states.

46. Alabama - Ken Stabler

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Career Stats: 27,938 passing yards, 194 TDs and 222 INTs. The late, great Ken Stabler was the face of the Raiders for a time and became one of the best-known football broadcasters of his time. In 1976, he reached the pinnacle of his career, winning the Super Bowl. Sadly, it was reveled last month that Stabler had CTE, the brain disease caused by years of repeated blows to the head.

Career Stats: 27,938 passing yards, 194 TDs and 222 INTs. The late, great Ken Stabler was the face of the Raiders for a time and became one of the best-known football broadcasters of his time. In 1976, he reached the pinnacle of his career, winning the Super Bowl. Sadly, it was reveled last month that Stabler had CTE, the brain disease caused by years of repeated blows to the head.

45. Arizona - Ryan Fitzpatrick

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Career Stats: 23,178 passing yards, 154 TDs and 116 INTs. Fitzpatrick basically has it all: a degree from Harvard, a relatively successful NFL career and one of the coolest goatees in professional sports. Especially after last season, people should look at him as a legitimate starter even has he pushes his mid-30s.

Career Stats: 23,178 passing yards, 154 TDs and 116 INTs. Fitzpatrick basically has it all: a degree from Harvard, a relatively successful NFL career and one of the coolest goatees in professional sports. Especially after last season, people should look at him as a legitimate starter even has he pushes his mid-30s.

44. Arkansas - Lamar McHan

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Career Stats: 9,449 passing yards, 73 TDs and 108 INTs. Surprisingly, not very many talented quarterbacks have come from Arkansas. McHan is the best of the bunch as he posted several decent seasons over the course of his 11-year career. He was given a chance to be a full-time starter during his first four years in the league, but he was never able to crack it and was relegated into spot-start duty the rest of his career.

Career Stats: 9,449 passing yards, 73 TDs and 108 INTs. Surprisingly, not very many talented quarterbacks have come from Arkansas. McHan is the best of the bunch as he posted several decent seasons over the course of his 11-year career. He was given a chance to be a full-time starter during his first four years in the league, but he was never able to crack it and was relegated into spot-start duty the rest of his career.

43. California - Tom Brady

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Career Stats: 58,058 passing yards, 428 TDs and 150 INTs. Tom Brady will likely go down as the greatest quarterback of all time by the time he retires. Honestly, he might already be there. The San Mateo native moved across the country to establish his legacy and now wherever he goes, people will look at him as one of the best quarterbacks to ever live.

Career Stats: 58,058 passing yards, 428 TDs and 150 INTs. Tom Brady will likely go down as the greatest quarterback of all time by the time he retires. Honestly, he might already be there. The San Mateo native moved across the country to establish his legacy and now wherever he goes, people will look at him as one of the best quarterbacks to ever live.

42. Colorado - Matt Hasselbeck

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Career Stats: 36,638 passing yards, 212 TDs and 153 INTs. For whatever reason, Hasselbeck is the most overlooked quarterback of his generation, despite being Pro Bowl caliber for most of his career. At 85-75, his career mark is very good and he led the Seahawks to the playoffs on numerous occasions. He's been relegated to backup duty lately, but that shouldn't take away from his very solid NFL career.

Career Stats: 36,638 passing yards, 212 TDs and 153 INTs. For whatever reason, Hasselbeck is the most overlooked quarterback of his generation, despite being Pro Bowl caliber for most of his career. At 85-75, his career mark is very good and he led the Seahawks to the playoffs on numerous occasions. He's been relegated to backup duty lately, but that shouldn't take away from his very solid NFL career.

41. Connecticut - Dan Orlovsky

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Career Stats: 3,132 passing yards, 15 TDs and 13 INTs. You may best remember Orlovsky as the Lions' backup who rolled out of the pocket and stepped out of the back of the end zone. Let's be honest, that's probably his most memorable career highlight. Not to take anything away from the career backup, he is, after all, the best quarterback to ever come out of Connecticut.

Career Stats: 3,132 passing yards, 15 TDs and 13 INTs. You may best remember Orlovsky as the Lions' backup who rolled out of the pocket and stepped out of the back of the end zone. Let's be honest, that's probably his most memorable career highlight. Not to take anything away from the career backup, he is, after all, the best quarterback to ever come out of Connecticut.

40. Florida - Daunte Culpepper

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Career Stats: 24,153 passing yards, 149 TDs and 106 INTs. If he could have stayed healthier throughout his career, Culpepper would have been even better. Even so, he was very good for a number of years. While throwing to Randy Moss in Minnesota, he became part of one of the most feared tandems in the sport. After his career year in 2004, though, he could never stay healthy and majorly dropped off.

Career Stats: 24,153 passing yards, 149 TDs and 106 INTs. If he could have stayed healthier throughout his career, Culpepper would have been even better. Even so, he was very good for a number of years. While throwing to Randy Moss in Minnesota, he became part of one of the most feared tandems in the sport. After his career year in 2004, though, he could never stay healthy and majorly dropped off.

39. Georgia - Brad Johnson

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Career Stats: 29,054 passing yards, 166 TDs and 122 INTs. People forget, but in his prime, Johnson was a well-above-average passer in the NFL. Just ask the 2002 Raiders, whom he beat in the Super Bowl. No, he was never a superstar, but he was a very good quarterback for over a decade and that's something no other Georgia-born quarterback can say.

Career Stats: 29,054 passing yards, 166 TDs and 122 INTs. People forget, but in his prime, Johnson was a well-above-average passer in the NFL. Just ask the 2002 Raiders, whom he beat in the Super Bowl. No, he was never a superstar, but he was a very good quarterback for over a decade and that's something no other Georgia-born quarterback can say.

38. Hawaii - Marcus Mariota

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Career Stats: 2,818, 19 TDs and 10 INTs. By being from Hawaii, Mariota finds himself on this list. Yes, he's the only quarterback to start an NFL game from the island. Despite many critics going into his rookie year, Mariota handled the pressure well and was very efficient in his 12 starts last season.

Career Stats: 2,818, 19 TDs and 10 INTs. By being from Hawaii, Mariota finds himself on this list. Yes, he's the only quarterback to start an NFL game from the island. Despite many critics going into his rookie year, Mariota handled the pressure well and was very efficient in his 12 starts last season.

37. Idaho - Jake Plummer

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Career Stats: 29,253 passing yards, 161 TDs and 161 INTs. "Jake the Snake" didn't enjoy a particularly long career, but he made the most of the time he had in the NFL. He did play in 10 seasons, but retired when he was just 32 years old. You can't blame the guy for hanging them up, but Broncos fans likely wish he would've given them a couple extra years.

Career Stats: 29,253 passing yards, 161 TDs and 161 INTs. "Jake the Snake" didn't enjoy a particularly long career, but he made the most of the time he had in the NFL. He did play in 10 seasons, but retired when he was just 32 years old. You can't blame the guy for hanging them up, but Broncos fans likely wish he would've given them a couple extra years.

36. Illinois - Donovan McNabb

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Career Stats: 37,276 passing yards, 234 TDs and 117 INTs. McNabb may not know how overtime works in the NFL, but he did know how to run an offense in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the franchise never won the big one with him under center and Andy Reid on the sidelines, but they got awfully close a number of times. Of course, in the end, that wasn't good enough for obnoxious Eagles fans.

Career Stats: 37,276 passing yards, 234 TDs and 117 INTs. McNabb may not know how overtime works in the NFL, but he did know how to run an offense in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the franchise never won the big one with him under center and Andy Reid on the sidelines, but they got awfully close a number of times. Of course, in the end, that wasn't good enough for obnoxious Eagles fans.

35. Indiana - Jeff George

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Career Stats: 27,602 passing yards, 154 TDs and 113 INTs. George never seemed to stay in one place for long, but he was a valuable asset wherever he went. His career 46-78 record doesn't tell the whole story. Especially near the end of his career, he wasn't a full-time starter. When he was thrust into action midseason, his performance often suffered.

Career Stats: 27,602 passing yards, 154 TDs and 113 INTs. George never seemed to stay in one place for long, but he was a valuable asset wherever he went. His career 46-78 record doesn't tell the whole story. Especially near the end of his career, he wasn't a full-time starter. When he was thrust into action midseason, his performance often suffered.

34. Iowa - Kurt Warner

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Career Stats: 32,344 passing yards, 208 TDs and 128 INTs. It's amazing what Warner was able to do in a relatively short period of time. After playing in the Arena Football League, Warner didn't make his NFL debut until he was 27 years old. Despite that, he went on to play 12 seasons in the league and won a Super Bowl with the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf". Warner will be one of the most memorable things about the Rams' run in St. Louis.

Career Stats: 32,344 passing yards, 208 TDs and 128 INTs. It's amazing what Warner was able to do in a relatively short period of time. After playing in the Arena Football League, Warner didn't make his NFL debut until he was 27 years old. Despite that, he went on to play 12 seasons in the league and won a Super Bowl with the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf". Warner will be one of the most memorable things about the Rams' run in St. Louis.

33. Kansas - Jim Everett

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Career Stats: 34,837 passing yards, 203 TDs and 175 INTs. Even though he isn't regarded as a great from his generation, Everett actually led the league in passing touchdowns in two straight years (1988-89) and combined for 60 in those two seasons. He never quite became a superstar, but he got awfully darn close, especially for a kid who had humble beginnings in Emporia, Kansas.

Career Stats: 34,837 passing yards, 203 TDs and 175 INTs. Even though he isn't regarded as a great from his generation, Everett actually led the league in passing touchdowns in two straight years (1988-89) and combined for 60 in those two seasons. He never quite became a superstar, but he got awfully darn close, especially for a kid who had humble beginnings in Emporia, Kansas.

32. Kentucky - Phil Simms

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Career Stats: 33,462 passing yards, 199 TDs and 157 INTs. The former Giants signal caller, now-CBS broadcaster had quite the career after starting off his life in Kentucky. He won a single Super Bowl with New York and is regarded as one of the team's best all-time players. Not a shabby career, although you have to imagine not getting that one touchdown pass to get him to 200 has to eat away at him.

Career Stats: 33,462 passing yards, 199 TDs and 157 INTs. The former Giants signal caller, now-CBS broadcaster had quite the career after starting off his life in Kentucky. He won a single Super Bowl with New York and is regarded as one of the team's best all-time players. Not a shabby career, although you have to imagine not getting that one touchdown pass to get him to 200 has to eat away at him.

31. Louisiana - Peyton Manning

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Career Stats: 71,940 passing yards, 539 TDs and 251 INTs. Manning is set to retire in the coming days, and boy, what a career it has been. The future Hall of Famer got his second Super Bowl this past season, even though that was thanks almost entirely to Denver's stout defense. He broke down this year, but Manning will go down as one of the all-time greats when it's all said and done.

Career Stats: 71,940 passing yards, 539 TDs and 251 INTs. Manning is set to retire in the coming days, and boy, what a career it has been. The future Hall of Famer got his second Super Bowl this past season, even though that was thanks almost entirely to Denver's stout defense. He broke down this year, but Manning will go down as one of the all-time greats when it's all said and done.

30. Maine - Manch Wheeler

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Career Stats: Zero passing yards, seven rushing yards, 0 TDs and 0 INT. In case you can't tell, Wheeler is the only quarterback from Maine to ever play in the NFL. He played in just four games and actually never attempted a pass. He did have three carries for seven yards, but that's about the extent of his professional career. Despite how bad that may seem, that's still further than any other Maine signal caller has ever gotten.

Career Stats: Zero passing yards, seven rushing yards, 0 TDs and 0 INT. In case you can't tell, Wheeler is the only quarterback from Maine to ever play in the NFL. He played in just four games and actually never attempted a pass. He did have three carries for seven yards, but that's about the extent of his professional career. Despite how bad that may seem, that's still further than any other Maine signal caller has ever gotten.

29. Maryland - Doug Flutie

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Career Stats: 14,715 passing yards, 86 TDs and 68 INTs. Flutie was one of the most successful college passers in the history of the game. His Hail Mary against Miami will go down as one of the great plays of all time. However, his NFL career didn't turn out the way he likely would've hoped. Still, he put together a few nice seasons and went 38-28 as a starter -- no small feat.

Career Stats: 14,715 passing yards, 86 TDs and 68 INTs. Flutie was one of the most successful college passers in the history of the game. His Hail Mary against Miami will go down as one of the great plays of all time. However, his NFL career didn't turn out the way he likely would've hoped. Still, he put together a few nice seasons and went 38-28 as a starter -- no small feat.

28. Massachusetts - Todd Collins

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Career Stats: 4,547 passing yards, 22 TDs and 24 INTs. Collins was a pro's pro, even though he wasn't necessarily talented enough to start. When he did get the rare chance to start, he did fare decently, though. In 21 career starts, he went 11-10 and even started a playoff game for the Redskins in 2007. Not bad for the Massachusetts native.

Career Stats: 4,547 passing yards, 22 TDs and 24 INTs. Collins was a pro's pro, even though he wasn't necessarily talented enough to start. When he did get the rare chance to start, he did fare decently, though. In 21 career starts, he went 11-10 and even started a playoff game for the Redskins in 2007. Not bad for the Massachusetts native.

27. Michigan - Craig Morton

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Career Stats: 27,908 passing yards, 183 TDs and 187 INTs. After being drafted fifth overall by the Cowboys in the 1965 NFL Draft, Morton did not disappoint. He never quite got them to the promised land, but he did get them close a few times. In New York and Denver, he was also a very good passer. In Michigan, there was never a better homegrown quarterback.

Career Stats: 27,908 passing yards, 183 TDs and 187 INTs. After being drafted fifth overall by the Cowboys in the 1965 NFL Draft, Morton did not disappoint. He never quite got them to the promised land, but he did get them close a few times. In New York and Denver, he was also a very good passer. In Michigan, there was never a better homegrown quarterback.

26. Minnesota - Jack Trudeau

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Career Stats: 10,243 passing yards, 42 TDs and 69 INTs. For someone you've likely never heard of, Trudeau had a nice little career for himself. Largely playing for the Colts in the 1980s, he never quite had a breakout year, but he was a consistent performer for the team for a number of years. As both a starter and a backup, he held his own.

Career Stats: 10,243 passing yards, 42 TDs and 69 INTs. For someone you've likely never heard of, Trudeau had a nice little career for himself. Largely playing for the Colts in the 1980s, he never quite had a breakout year, but he was a consistent performer for the team for a number of years. As both a starter and a backup, he held his own.

25. Mississippi - Brett Favre

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Career Stats: 71,838 passing yards, 508 TDs and 336 INTs. Favre is one of the best to ever play the game and most of that has to do with him simply staying on the field. He was really entertaining to watch at every stop of his career. It is interesting that this Southern boy ended up making a name for himself far north in Green Bay, where he became a living legend.

Career Stats: 71,838 passing yards, 508 TDs and 336 INTs. Favre is one of the best to ever play the game and most of that has to do with him simply staying on the field. He was really entertaining to watch at every stop of his career. It is interesting that this Southern boy ended up making a name for himself far north in Green Bay, where he became a living legend.

24. Missouri - Paul Christman

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Career Stats: 7,294 passing yards, 58 TDs and 76 INTs. Christman is regarded as a legend at his alma matter, the University of Missouri, but he never quite lived up to his potential in the NFL. He still put together a pretty decent career, though. The quarterback played all but one of his six seasons with the Cardinals and put together a very impressive 1947 campaign that saw him throw for 2,191 yards in just eight starts.

Career Stats: 7,294 passing yards, 58 TDs and 76 INTs. Christman is regarded as a legend at his alma matter, the University of Missouri, but he never quite lived up to his potential in the NFL. He still put together a pretty decent career, though. The quarterback played all but one of his six seasons with the Cardinals and put together a very impressive 1947 campaign that saw him throw for 2,191 yards in just eight starts.

23. Montana - John Friesz

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Career Stats: 8,699 passing yards, 45 TDs and 42 INTs. Friesz is somewhat lost to the annals of NFL history, but he shouldn't be. He was actually pretty solid for a number of years. His second season in the league saw him throw for nearly 3,000 yards, but he just never played for a good team. That may be his fault, the team's fault, or a combination of the two.

Career Stats: 8,699 passing yards, 45 TDs and 42 INTs. Friesz is somewhat lost to the annals of NFL history, but he shouldn't be. He was actually pretty solid for a number of years. His second season in the league saw him throw for nearly 3,000 yards, but he just never played for a good team. That may be his fault, the team's fault, or a combination of the two.

22. Nebraska - Kelly Stouffer

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Career Stats: 2,333 passing yards, seven TDs, 19 INTs. Stouffer's stats don't jump off the page at you, but he was still the most successful signal caller to ever come from the state of Nebraska. Playing for the Seahawks, he amassed a 5-11 record over four seasons of spot starting. It appeared he could've been a solid backup for years, but he never quite panned out.

Career Stats: 2,333 passing yards, seven TDs, 19 INTs. Stouffer's stats don't jump off the page at you, but he was still the most successful signal caller to ever come from the state of Nebraska. Playing for the Seahawks, he amassed a 5-11 record over four seasons of spot starting. It appeared he could've been a solid backup for years, but he never quite panned out.

21. Nevada - David Humm

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Career Stats: 753 passing yards, three TDs and eight INTs. In case you can't tell, Nevada hasn't produced a ton of NFL quarterbacks. Humm is the best of the bunch despite throwing for less than 1,000 yards in his career. His most striking stat? In 10 years in the league, he started in just one game. Unfortunately, he lost that game.

Career Stats: 753 passing yards, three TDs and eight INTs. In case you can't tell, Nevada hasn't produced a ton of NFL quarterbacks. Humm is the best of the bunch despite throwing for less than 1,000 yards in his career. His most striking stat? In 10 years in the league, he started in just one game. Unfortunately, he lost that game.

20. New Hampshire - Greg Landry

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Career Stats: 16,052 passing yards, 98 TDs and 103 INTs. Landry isn't necessarily the best-known quarterback of his time, but he was very solid for over a decade. Playing most of his career with the Lions, he finished with a relatively unimpressive record of 44-51-3. He may not be remembered by the average football fan, but New Hampshire residents likely know his name.

Career Stats: 16,052 passing yards, 98 TDs and 103 INTs. Landry isn't necessarily the best-known quarterback of his time, but he was very solid for over a decade. Playing most of his career with the Lions, he finished with a relatively unimpressive record of 44-51-3. He may not be remembered by the average football fan, but New Hampshire residents likely know his name.

19. New Jersey - Joe Theismann

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Career Stats: 25,206 passing yards, 160 TDs and 138 INTs. Theismann was one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, even though he still seemed to leave some potential on the table. The Jersey boy was extremely talented and helped lead the Redskins to a Super Bowl win in 1982. Of course, his illustrious career was cut down in one of the most gruesome plays in league history when Lawrence Taylor snapped his leg on a sack.

Career Stats: 25,206 passing yards, 160 TDs and 138 INTs. Theismann was one of the best quarterbacks of his generation, even though he still seemed to leave some potential on the table. The Jersey boy was extremely talented and helped lead the Redskins to a Super Bowl win in 1982. Of course, his illustrious career was cut down in one of the most gruesome plays in league history when Lawrence Taylor snapped his leg on a sack.

18. New Mexico - Joe Kapp

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Career Stats: 5,911 passing yards, 40 TDs and 64 INTs. Kapp only played four seasons in the NFL, but won more games than he lost in that time. Playing for the Vikings and Patriots, he posted a modest 24-21-3 career record. As you can tell by the numbers, he wasn't a world beater by any means, but he carved out a nice niche for himself for a number of years.

Career Stats: 5,911 passing yards, 40 TDs and 64 INTs. Kapp only played four seasons in the NFL, but won more games than he lost in that time. Playing for the Vikings and Patriots, he posted a modest 24-21-3 career record. As you can tell by the numbers, he wasn't a world beater by any means, but he carved out a nice niche for himself for a number of years.

17. New York - Vinny Testaverde

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Career Stats: 46,233 passing yards, 275 TDs and 267 INTs. Testaverde was the face of longevity in the NFL as he enjoyed a successful 21-year career with seven different teams. Impressively, the ironman started six games at age 44, something very few would be able to do. Clearly, he was New York tough during his playing career.

Career Stats: 46,233 passing yards, 275 TDs and 267 INTs. Testaverde was the face of longevity in the NFL as he enjoyed a successful 21-year career with seven different teams. Impressively, the ironman started six games at age 44, something very few would be able to do. Clearly, he was New York tough during his playing career.

16. North Carolina - Sonny Jurgensen

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Career Stats: 32,224 passing yards, 255 TDs and 189 INTs. Jurgensen was revolutionary and really arrived a generation before his time. Playing across three decades, the righty hurled touchdown pass after touchdown pass for the Eagles and Redskins. He's beloved in Washington D.C., not too far from where he grew up on the coast in North Carolina.

Career Stats: 32,224 passing yards, 255 TDs and 189 INTs. Jurgensen was revolutionary and really arrived a generation before his time. Playing across three decades, the righty hurled touchdown pass after touchdown pass for the Eagles and Redskins. He's beloved in Washington D.C., not too far from where he grew up on the coast in North Carolina.

15. North Dakota - Brooks Bollinger

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Career Stats: 2,226 passing yards, nine TDs and nine INTs. Like a handful of other players on this list, Bollinger made his living as a backup in the league. There's really nothing wrong with that and he wasn't all that bad at it. However, he only lasted five seasons in the NFL and went a combined 2-8 in his 10 career starts.

Career Stats: 2,226 passing yards, nine TDs and nine INTs. Like a handful of other players on this list, Bollinger made his living as a backup in the league. There's really nothing wrong with that and he wasn't all that bad at it. However, he only lasted five seasons in the NFL and went a combined 2-8 in his 10 career starts.

14. Ohio - Len Dawson

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Career Stats: 28,711 passing yards, 239 TDs and 183 INTs. Dawson is a Hall of Famer for a reason -- he found ways to win games. It wasn't always pretty (although it often was), but Dawson gutted out performances and led some very talented Chiefs squads. That culminated in a Super Bowl title in 1969 after several years of hard work and near misses.

Career Stats: 28,711 passing yards, 239 TDs and 183 INTs. Dawson is a Hall of Famer for a reason -- he found ways to win games. It wasn't always pretty (although it often was), but Dawson gutted out performances and led some very talented Chiefs squads. That culminated in a Super Bowl title in 1969 after several years of hard work and near misses.

13. Oklahoma - Steve Fuller

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Career Stats: 7,156 passing yards, 28 TDs and 41 INTs. If you're looking for the definition of a game manager, look no further than Steve Fuller. He was never going to win you a game, but he would keep you close enough that you could pull out victories with a solid defense. You could definitely do worse as an NFL quarterback.

Career Stats: 7,156 passing yards, 28 TDs and 41 INTs. If you're looking for the definition of a game manager, look no further than Steve Fuller. He was never going to win you a game, but he would keep you close enough that you could pull out victories with a solid defense. You could definitely do worse as an NFL quarterback.

12. Oregon - Joey Harrington

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Career Stats: 14,693 passing yards, 79 TDs and 85 INTs. Harrington never blossomed into the starting quarterback many expected him to become, but he was still a pretty solid backup for several years. While he never played there, he made the pacific northwest proud of one of their own taking snaps in the NFL.

Career Stats: 14,693 passing yards, 79 TDs and 85 INTs. Harrington never blossomed into the starting quarterback many expected him to become, but he was still a pretty solid backup for several years. While he never played there, he made the pacific northwest proud of one of their own taking snaps in the NFL.

11. Pennsylvania - Joe Montana

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Career Stats: 40,551 passing yards, 273 TDs and 139 INTs. There are a lot of good NFL quarterbacks that have come from Pennsylvania, but unfortunately for them, they will never surpass the great Joe Montana. He is the greatest quarterback in NFL history, because he was able to win when it mattered. Of course, it sure helped that he got to throw to the greatest receiver in the history of the game.

Career Stats: 40,551 passing yards, 273 TDs and 139 INTs. There are a lot of good NFL quarterbacks that have come from Pennsylvania, but unfortunately for them, they will never surpass the great Joe Montana. He is the greatest quarterback in NFL history, because he was able to win when it mattered. Of course, it sure helped that he got to throw to the greatest receiver in the history of the game.

10. Rhode Island - Joe Reed

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Career Stats: 2,825 passing yards, 18 TDs and 31 INTs. Rhode Island is a very small state, so it's impressive they produced an NFL quarterback in the first place. Reed wasn't very good in the league, but he was solid enough that he held down jobs in two different cities over an eight-year stretch. That's more than most football players can say of their career.

Career Stats: 2,825 passing yards, 18 TDs and 31 INTs. Rhode Island is a very small state, so it's impressive they produced an NFL quarterback in the first place. Reed wasn't very good in the league, but he was solid enough that he held down jobs in two different cities over an eight-year stretch. That's more than most football players can say of their career.

9. South Carolina - Tyler Thigpen

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Career Stats: 3,222 passing yards, 21 TDs and 18 INTs. Thigpen isn't exactly starter material, but he's been serviceable when used as a backup. There's a reason multiple teams keep going back to him as an option at the position. While he doesn't have a ton of raw talent, he's smart with the football and will generally give his team a chance to win.

Career Stats: 3,222 passing yards, 21 TDs and 18 INTs. Thigpen isn't exactly starter material, but he's been serviceable when used as a backup. There's a reason multiple teams keep going back to him as an option at the position. While he doesn't have a ton of raw talent, he's smart with the football and will generally give his team a chance to win.

8. South Dakota - Norm Van Broklin

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Career Stats: 23,611 passing yards, 173 TDs and 178 INTs. Van Brocklin played in a different NFL than many of the players on this list and that's what makes his career so impressive. In the 1950s when he played, there was very little passing, but his skill gave the Rams and Eagles the confidence to air the ball out more often. He didn't let them down.

Career Stats: 23,611 passing yards, 173 TDs and 178 INTs. Van Brocklin played in a different NFL than many of the players on this list and that's what makes his career so impressive. In the 1950s when he played, there was very little passing, but his skill gave the Rams and Eagles the confidence to air the ball out more often. He didn't let them down.

7. Tennessee - Chad Pennington

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Career Stats: 17,823 passing yards, 102 TDs and 64 INTs. If it weren't for constant arm troubles, Pennington could have been a borderline elite quarterback during his playing days. It didn't quite turn out that way for the former Jet, but he did put on a show from time to time when he was actually on the field.

Career Stats: 17,823 passing yards, 102 TDs and 64 INTs. If it weren't for constant arm troubles, Pennington could have been a borderline elite quarterback during his playing days. It didn't quite turn out that way for the former Jet, but he did put on a show from time to time when he was actually on the field.

6. Texas - Drew Brees

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Career Stats: 60,903 passing yards, 428 TDs and 205 INTs. Texas produces some pretty talented quarterbacks year in and year out, but none have been as good at the NFL level as Drew Brees. Despite passing a majority of the time in New Orleans' offense, the former Chargers castoff avoids throwing interceptions and is extremely efficient. Whenever you watch him play, you know you're watching a future Hall of Famer.

Career Stats: 60,903 passing yards, 428 TDs and 205 INTs. Texas produces some pretty talented quarterbacks year in and year out, but none have been as good at the NFL level as Drew Brees. Despite passing a majority of the time in New Orleans' offense, the former Chargers castoff avoids throwing interceptions and is extremely efficient. Whenever you watch him play, you know you're watching a future Hall of Famer.

5. Utah - Steve Young

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Career Stats: 33,124 passing yards, 232 TDs and 107 INTs. Following in the footsteps of Joe Montana is about as hard as it gets, but Young made it look easy when he took over in San Francisco. The lefty found ways to get the job done and was incredibly efficient. Those are just a couple reasons he is now enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

Career Stats: 33,124 passing yards, 232 TDs and 107 INTs. Following in the footsteps of Joe Montana is about as hard as it gets, but Young made it look easy when he took over in San Francisco. The lefty found ways to get the job done and was incredibly efficient. Those are just a couple reasons he is now enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

4. Virginia - Fran Tarkenton

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Career Stats: 47,003 passing yards, 342 TDs, 266 INTs. When having a discussion about the great quarterbacks of all time, Tarkenton's name never comes up. But it should. The signal caller is knocked for having never won a Super Bowl, but when it comes to overall body of work, he's one of the better quarterbacks to ever take the field.

Career Stats: 47,003 passing yards, 342 TDs, 266 INTs. When having a discussion about the great quarterbacks of all time, Tarkenton's name never comes up. But it should. The signal caller is knocked for having never won a Super Bowl, but when it comes to overall body of work, he's one of the better quarterbacks to ever take the field.

3. Washington - John Elway

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Career Stats: 51,475 passing yards, 300 TDs and 226 INTs. This man requires no introduction. Elway's career speaks for itself. He was an extremely talented quarterback the persevered and won the Super Bowl in each of his last two seasons. Moving from Washington to Colorado, he was able to build himself into a legend and a Hall of Famer.

Career Stats: 51,475 passing yards, 300 TDs and 226 INTs. This man requires no introduction. Elway's career speaks for itself. He was an extremely talented quarterback the persevered and won the Super Bowl in each of his last two seasons. Moving from Washington to Colorado, he was able to build himself into a legend and a Hall of Famer.

2. West Virginia - Joe Gilliam

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Career Stats: 2,103 passing yards, nine TDs and 17 INTs. Needless to say, West Virginia hasn't exactly been a hotbed for quarterbacks over the years. Yes, it's impressive that Gilliam even made it to the NFL, but once there, he was very mediocre. Across four seasons, he started in seven games and recorded a 4-2-1 record in those contests.

Career Stats: 2,103 passing yards, nine TDs and 17 INTs. Needless to say, West Virginia hasn't exactly been a hotbed for quarterbacks over the years. Yes, it's impressive that Gilliam even made it to the NFL, but once there, he was very mediocre. Across four seasons, he started in seven games and recorded a 4-2-1 record in those contests.

1. Wisconsin - Dave Krieg

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Career Stats: 38,147 passing yards, 261 TDs, 199 INTs. Not many people can say they're in the Seahawks' ring of honor in Seattle, but Krieg can. While he played for six teams across 11 seasons, his best years were in Seattle where he went 70-49 as a starter. That's pretty impressive for the Iola native.

Career Stats: 38,147 passing yards, 261 TDs, 199 INTs. Not many people can say they're in the Seahawks' ring of honor in Seattle, but Krieg can. While he played for six teams across 11 seasons, his best years were in Seattle where he went 70-49 as a starter. That's pretty impressive for the Iola native.

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