Best 50 Texas QBs since 2000

The state of Texas has been big time producers of some of the most skilled signal callers across the nation. Here's a look at the best 50 Signal Callers from the state of Texas since the year 2000.

HS: Brownwood: (2007-08)

College: TCU (2010-13)

A 4 star prospect out of Brownwood High School, Pachall didn't put up crazy numbers. He threw for 4,147 for 40 touchdowns while rushing for 936 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2 seasons.

At TCU, he started 23 games over 4 years in a complicated career, he threw for 5,415 yards and 42 touchdowns. He also ran for 192 yards and 5 touchdowns.

HS: Shadow Creek 2019-20

College: Baylor 2021-22, Virginia Tech 2023-

Kyron Drones had a very productive high school career throwing for over 5,257 yards for 71 touchdowns to 17 interceptions. As a runner, Drones ran for 1,300 yards and 23 touchdowns. As a senior, Drones only played in 6 games, but led Shadow Creek to a State Championship, throwing for 1,239 yards and 16 touchdowns and rushing for 228 yards and 2 touchdowns.  

Drones attended Baylor for his first 2 years of college, but transferred to Virginia Tech after not winning the job. In 2023, Drones started 11 games for the Hokies, throwing for 2,084 yards and 17 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions while also rushing for 818 yards and 5 touchdowns. 

HS: Houston Westbury Christian, Manvel (2012-15)

College: Houston, Miami (2016-19, 2020)

One of my favorites on this list, mainly because of his stature, at 5'9 and a half, King has absolutely shredded defenses throughout his career. King threw for 10,315 yards 140 touchdowns to just 21 interceptions while rushing for 3,445 and 48 touchdowns.

He started out as a receiver in Houston and had a 99 yard kickoff return for a touchdown as a freshman. He moved back to quarterback midway through the year, started 10 games as a sophomore, went off as a junior and took a redshirt as a senior to transfer to Miami. At Miami, King started 11 games his first season and 3 his last.

HS: Dallas Skyline: (2010-12)

College: Ole Miss, Grambling State: (2013-14, 2016-17)

A 4 star prospect at Skyline, Kincaide at 6' 185 was the starter for 3 seasons. For a career he threw for 7,753 yards and 92 touchdowns. He ran for 1,831 yards and 30 touchdowns throughout his career.

Kincaide left Dallas for Ole Miss, but never won the starting job. After 2 seasons he transferred to Grambling State where he instantly became the man. At GSU he threw for 5,904 yards and 54 touchdowns and rushed for 672 yards and 10 touchdowns.

HS: Lake Travis 2017-19

College: Texas 2020-2022, Purdue 2023-

Card started his career for Lake Travis as a receiver and playmaker for the Cavaliers. He caught 1,137 worth of yards, rushed for 491 yards, and passed for 597 yards, helping Lake Travis win the State Championship as a sophomore. As a junior Card threw for 3,543 yards and 50 touchdowns to just 4 picks taking them to the 5th round before losing to North Shore. His senior year, he threw for just 2,288 yards and 24 touchdowns to 5 interceptions. He led Lake Travis to the 5th round where they lost to North Shore again.

In 2020 Card landed at the University of Texas where he served as a backup in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, Hudson got an opportunity to start the first 3 games for the Horns, but after a loss to Arkansas was removed as the starter. He threw for 928 yards, 6 touchdowns to just 1 int. In 2023 Card Transferred to Purdue where he started all 11 games he participated in. Card threw for 2,387 yards for 15 touchdowns to 8 ints, and ran for 203 yards and 5 touchdowns.

HS: Parish Episcopal 2017-20

College: SMU 2021-

Stone was a 4 year starter at Parish Episcopal and a 2 time state champion in 2019 and 2020. Throughout his career at Parish, Stone threw for 13,100 yards and 45 touchdowns.

When Stone arrived to SMU he redshirted in 2021. After starting the year off as a back up in 2022, Stone played in 6 games for the Mustangs and started one. In 2023 Stone started all 12 games for SMU and put up a helluva stat line. He was 4th in passing yards in his conference with 3,197 and 3rd in touchdowns with 28.

HS: Longview 2017-19

College: Texas A&M 2020-2022 Georgia Tech 2023-

Haynes sophomore season record was 10-1, leading his team to the 5th round throwing 2,107 yards for 25 touchdowns to 10 interceptions and rushing for 238 yards and 2 touchdowns. His junior season led Longview to their first State Championship in 81 years, throwing for 3,877 yards for 41 touchdowns to 4 interceptions while rushing for 664 yards and 8 touchdowns. After that remarkable season, Haynes was named Texas Player of the Year, 6A Player of the Year, Ford Player of the Year, East Texas MVP, and District MVP. By those standards what happened Haynes' senior year was a let down. King was 123/213 throwing for 1,926 yards for 20 touchdowns to 8 interceptions. On the ground he ran 55 times for 506 yards and 10 touchdowns. Through his 39 career games, King threw for a school record 7,910 yards and 86 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,408 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Haynes first year at Texas A&M was a redshirt season, though he played in a loss to Alabama and South Carolina. In 2021, Haynes beat out Zach Calzada and started the first 2 games of the season before breaking his ankle against Colorado, ending his season. In 2022, Haynes again won the QB competition, this time against True freshman Connor Weigman and Max Johnson. Haynes started the year out decently against Sam Houston State, but was benched after a loss to Appalachian State at home. After injuries, Haynes got the opportunity to start again, against Alabama, where he performed modestly but lost 20-24. Haynes 2022 stats were 104/187 7 tds to 6 interceptions and ran 29 times for 83 yards and 1 touchdown. After a disappointing career in A&M, Haynes moved onto Georgia Tech where he linked up with Chris Weinke and found new life. In his first year at GA Tech, Haynes completed 61.6% of his passes for 2,842 yards and 27 touchdowns to 16 interceptions. He ran for 887 yards and 10 touchdowns and finished Honorable Mention All ACC.

HS: Lufkin (1998-2001) 9

College: Texas A&M (2002-05) 8.5

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals (2006) 5

5 Star Recruit, The Real Deal McNeal was just that at Lufkin High. A 4 year varsity letterman Reggie Mac shined as a senior throwing for 2,385 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and rushing for 856 yards and 10 touchdowns en route to leading Lufkin to a State Championship.

At Texas A&M, McNeal's career started off with a bang. As a true freshman, McNeal came off the bench to throw 4 touchdowns against the number 1 Oklahoma Sooners. His freshman year ended due to an ankle injury. After a so so, sophomore year, McNeal exploded as a junior, throwing 2,791 yards for 14 touchdowns to 4 interceptions and rushing for 718 yards and 8 touchdowns.

After a 1,963 passing yard performance as a senior, it was questioned whether Reggie could play NFL QB. His 4.35 40 yard dash was fast enough for the Bengals to draft him in the 6th round as a receiver. In 2006 he was on the practice squad until he suited as an emergency quarterback. McNeal received one snap at QB and scrambled 8 yards for a first down. After being released, McNeal had several good years at receiver in the CFL.

HS: Denton Ryan 2015-17

College: Oklahoma State: 2018-

A 4 year starter at Denton Ryan, 4 star prospect, Sanders won the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior and totaled 106 touchdowns during his career. 46-6 throughout his career, but never hoisted the trophy.

Sanders redshirted his first year on campus, but came out blazing in his first year as a starter for the Pokes. He played in 11 games this year and threw for 2,065 yards and threw 16 touchdowns, while rushing for 628 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Sanders played in just 9 games, but threw for 2,007 yards for 14 tds to 8 int. As a junior, Sanders lit it up for 2,839 yards with 20 tds to 12 picks. He ran for 668 yards and 6 tds, leading the Pokes to a 12-2 record and 8-1 Big 12 Conference Championship. In 2022, Sanders started 10 games throwing for 2,642 yards and 17 tds to 9 interceptions. Players in school during the 2020 season received an additional year, so Sanders took the opportunity to change his scenery by moving East to Ole Miss. He did not beat out the starter and spent the year as a back up.

HS: Humble 2004-05

College: Texas A&M 2006-2010

NFL: Various teams: 2012-16

A 3 star athlete out of high school, Jerrod Johnson showed up at Texas A&M a project and ended out being a decent quarterback. He threw for 8,011 yards and had 67 touchdowns to 27 interceptions. 2009 was a standout year for Johnson as he threw for 3,579 yards with 30 touchdowns to 8 interceptions.

Johnson bounced around on different practice squads from 2012 to 2016 and is now the Quarterback coach for the Houston Texans.

HS: Reagan 2011-12

College: Oklahoma, Texas A&M 2013-16

NFL: Arizona Cardinals 2017

Knight was a 4 star prospect who threw for 3,721 yards his final 2 seasons for 38 touchdowns and rushed for 1,993 yards and 37 touchdowns.

At Oklahoma, Knight started 5 games as a true freshman and went bonkers against the Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl, throwing 32/44 for 348 yards and 4 touchdowns earning MVP. As a sophomore he started 10 of 13 games throwing for 2300 yards with 14 touchdowns to 12 interceptions. As a junior, Knight was beat out by Baker Mayfield and transferred to Texas A&M as a senior where he threw for 2,432 yards with 19 touchdowns to 7 interceptions.

Knight was brought into camp by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent but was beat out and released by the team.

HS: Navasota 2013-15

College: Trinity Valley, Northwestern State 2016-17, 2018-19

Eppler was a dude at Navasota, and the offense they ran was insane. Eppler was the main catalyst throwing for 150 touchdowns in 3 seasons. As a sophomore he threw for 29 touchdowns, a junior 71 and as a senior 60. He threw for over 11,000 yards during that time.

After transferring from Trinity Valley, Eppler landed at Northwestern State and threw for 6,186 yards and 54 touchdowns in 2 seasons.

HS: Cibolo Steele 2010-11

College: Nebraska 2012-2016

A 4 Star Prospect and State Champion at Cibolo Steele, Armstrong threw for 1,343 and rushed for 500 in his championship season as a junior, and as a senior threw for 1,801 yards and ran for another 1289 for a combined total 3,144 passing yards and 38 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He rushed for 1789 yards and ran for 24 touchdowns. 

I honestly thought Armstrong would get moved to running back at Nebraska, but he proved me wrong and started 44 games at Nebraska. During his career he threw for 8,871 yards and 67 touchdowns to 44 interceptions and rushed for 1,819 yards and 23 touchdowns. 

HS: Lake Travis 2006-08

College: Texas, SMU 2009-11, 2012-13

NFL: St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panters, Cleveland Browns 2014-2019

Responsible for my heartbreak in 2008, the Gatorade National Player of the Year was a 2 Time State champion, before arriving at the 40 Acres. He threw for 12,534 yards, leaving High School as the state's top passer in history, and finished 2nd with 138 touchdowns.

When Gilbert arrived at Texas there were huge expectations, but his first year he backed up Colt McCoy. When Colt was knocked out of the National Championship, Gilbert entered and battled, bringing Texas back in the game from a huge deficit to within 3. The game ended in Alabama's favor, but Gilbert showed promise. And then it crashed. As a sophomore he threw 2,700 yards and threw 10 touchdowns to 17 interceptions. As a junior he played in 2 games before redshirting, so he could transfer.

He transferred to SMU and started 23 games. His first season he started 13 games and threw for 2,932 yards with 15 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. As a senior he came back and started 10 games and looked more like the prospect who left high school. He threw for 3,528 yards in 10 games and threw 21 touchdowns to 7 interceptions.

GG bounced around the NFL landing back up jobs for various teams, until 2019.

HS: Austin Westlake 2019-21

College: Clemson 2022-

Klubnik is a Texas legend after winning 3 state championships in a row, the last 2 in undefeated fashion. As a sophomore, thw 5 star Klubnik was the back up throwing for 680 yards and 8 touchdowns to 1 pick. As a junior he took over the reigns as the starter and lit it up. He threw for 3,495 yards and 35 touchdowns to just 3 picks while rushing for 583 yards and 15 touchdowns. As a senior, Klubnik threw for 3,251 yards and 43 touchdowns to just 3 picks while rushing for 465 yards and 12 touchdowns. For a career Klubnik threw for 7,426 yards and 86 touchdowns and ran for 1,319 yards and 31 touchdowns. 

Klubnik arrived to Clemson's campus with much anticipation if he could unseat DJ Uiagalelei. While it did not happen immediately, Klubnik did start the last two games of the year versus North Carolina and Tennessee. For his freshman year Klubnik completed 61 percent of his passes for 697 yards 2 tds and 3 ints. In 2023 Klubnik got the keys to the show and led the Tigers to an 8-4 record. He completed 64% of his passes for 2,844 yards and 19 tds and 9 int. He added 182 yards on the ground and 4 tds. It was a modest year for Klubnik, and next year we're all wondering will we see that 5 star level talent on display for the Tigers.

HS: Katy Tompkins 2019-20

College: Alabama: 2021-

Jalen Milroe was a highly athletic Quarterback for Katy Tompkins, but still provided some passing prowess. As a junior, Milroe threw for 2,689 yards and 29 touchdowns and ran for 378 yards and 8 tds in and 11-2 season. As a senior those numbers dipped, throwing for 1,136 yards and rushing for 307 yards and 5 tds. He led Katy Tompkins to a 10-1 record, losing to eventual state champs North Shore in the first round.

Milroe arrived to campus in 2021, and to many people's surprise, remained at the QB position despite his incredible athletic physique. He redshirted in 2021 and served as Bryce Young's backup in 2022 as well. In 2023, the reigns were handed over to Milroe, and it started off a little rocky. After a loss to Texas at home, Milroe was benched against USF the following week. After both replacements stunk up the joint, Milroe returned as the starting QB. From then on, Milroe turned up. Jalen finished the year with a 66% completion rate throwing for 2,834 yards for 23 tds to just 6 interceptions. He ran for 531 yards and 12 tds, leading Alabama to the CFP in a loss to the Michigan Wolverines.

HS: Southlake Carroll 2010-2012

College: Texas A&M, TCU 2013-14, 16-17

A 4 star prospect, 5A Offensive Player of the Year and Texas Gatorade Player of the Year, led Southlake to a state title in his senior year. Kenny Hill is a Southlake legend. For a career, Hill threw for 7,066 yards and 60 touchdowns and rushed for 2,740 yards and 51 touchdowns.

Hill's career started at A&M and backed up Johnny Football in 2013. In 2014 he started 8 games, but after losing the QB battle, he transferred to TCU. Hill's balled at TCU, starting for 2 years. Through his collegiate career Hill threw for 8,055 yards and 56 Touchdowns, while rushing for 956 yards and 12 touchdowns.

HS: Waco Midway 2016-17

College: Oklahoma 2018-20, SMU 2021-22, Wisconsin 2023

NFL: San Francisco 49ers - 2024

Tanner Mordecai was the guy for Waco Midway during his tenure. For a career, he threw for 4,697 yards and 51 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,511 yards and 20 tds. Mordecai led Midway to the State Championship in 2017, losing to Cy-Fair 51-35.

Mordecai took his talent north to Oklahoma where he never won the starting job. He redshirted in 2018, and served as the backup in 2019 and 2020, throwing for 602 yards and 4 tds. Tanner transferred to SMU in 2021 after losing the job in the spring of 2021, to then starter Spencer Rattler. In Dallas, Mordecai lit it up in 2021, starting 12 games. Tanner threw for 3,628 yards and a school record 39 touchdowns to 12 ints, rushing for 202 yards and 2 tds. As a Senior, Mordecai threw for 3,524 yards for 33 tds to 10 int. Having an extra year, Mordecai transferred to Wisconsin in 2023. In Wisconsin he started 10 games, threw for 2,066 yards for 9 tds to 4 int, while also rushing for 300 yards.

Mordecai signed an UDFA deal with the San Francisco 49ers after the draft in 2024.

HS: Trinity Christian 2018-20

College: Jackson State 2021-22, Colorado 2023-

Rated a 4 star out of high school, question marks surrounded Shedeur Sanders after a dominant high school career. Only problem is he played private school ball for his dad. How legitimate could it be? He threw for 12,627 yards and 66 touchdowns in his high school career, leading Trinity to 3 state championships and 1 national championship. 

From Trinity, the legitimate argument arose again at Jackson State university. Once again, another small school, and once again playing for his dad. The numbers were crazy once again. In 2 years, Sanders threw for 6,983 yards 70 touchdowns to just 14 interceptions. He led the Tigers to a 23-3 record during that time, including a 16-0 in conference record. Of course his father moved on to Colorado and brought his Louis Vuiton with him. In his first season at Colorado, Sanders and the Buffs went 4-8, but one thing remained constant, Shedeur can throw the football. In his first season in Boulder, Sanders threw for 3,230 yards and 27 touchdowns on 69% passing. He ran for 394 yards and added 4 more touchdowns. The Buffs went 4-8 in his first year, but Sanders was the reason games were as competitive as they were. Sacked more than any other QB in America, Sanders still delivered on time passes both in the short game and down the field. It'll be interesting to see how he performs and where he'll land in the NFL.

HS: West Mesquite 2009-10 

College: TCU 2011-15

NFL: Seattle Seahawks 2016-18

A 3 star ATH out of West Mesquite, Boykin totaled 7,775 yards and 92 touchdowns in his last two seasons, including 4,596 passing yards and 38 touchdowns through the air. 

Boykin redshirted his first year at TCU then started the last 9 games of his 2012 season. In 2013 he spent time as a receiver, running back and quarterback becoming the only Horn Frog to rush for a 100, catch for a 100, and throw for 200 all in one season. His last 2 seasons he was the undoubted starting Q for the Frogs. Those 2 years he combined for 7,475 passing yards and 64 touchdowns to 20 interceptions while rushing for 1,319 yards and 18 touchdowns. 

Boykin was an undrafted free agent and signed with the Seattle Seahawks and spent 3 seasons as the back up QB, before getting into off the field issues. 

HS: Arlington Lamar: 2013-15

College: Texas, SMU 2016-18, 2019-20

NFL: Chiefs 2022, Bills 2023-

A 3 year starting quarterback at Arlington Lamar, who passed for 6,379 yards and 73 touchdowns while rushing for 1,805 yards and 21 touchdowns. Buechele achieved a couple of All-State bids, but never advanced his team passed the 3rd round of the playoffs. 

At Texas, Buechele started 1 and a half seasons after winning a quarterback battle with Tyrone Swoopes and losing one to Sam Ehlinger. For 3 seasons with the Horns Buechele threw for 4,637 yards and 30 touchdowns to 16 interceptions. He transferred to SMU for his senior season and led the Mustangs to 10-3 this season. He threw for 3,929 yards with 34 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Shane only played in 2 games in 2018 and was allowed a second year for the Mustangs. In that 2nd year Buechele threw for 3,095 yards for 23 tds to 6 int in 10 games that year. 

Buechele went undrafted and was picked up by the Chiefs in 2022. He won the Super Bowl with the Chiefs, was waived that off-season and was picked up by the Buffalo Bills for the 2023 season. 

HS: Stephenville 2012-14

College: Baylor, Auburn 2015, 2017-18

NFL: New England Patriots 2019-21, Raiders 2022, Broncos 2023-

The number 13 prospect in the country in the class of '15, Stidham headed to Baylor a well sought out recruit after gaining 3,903 total yards and scoring 50 touchdowns his senior year. Stidham had 35 through the air and 15 on the ground after a 3,434 yard and 44 touchdown performance as a junior.

Stidham played as a true freshman at Baylor putting up 1,265 yards through the air in 10 games throwing 12 touchdowns to 2 interceptions. After Art Briles and Baylor went separate ways, so did Stidham. After playing a year at JUCO, Stidham arrived at Auburn as the starter. In the two years he played Stidham started 27 games and threw for 5,952 yards for 36 scores to 11 interceptions.

In the 2019 Draft the Patriots took Stidham in the 4th round and he served as the back up to Tom Brady. In 2020 when Tom Brady retired, the Patriots added Cam Newton who started over Stidham. In 2021, Stidham started the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list. He returned later that season as the 3rd String behind Mac Jones. In 2022, Stidham was traded to the Raiders where he was the starter for the last two games of the year. He threw for 656 yards for 4 tds and 3 ints during those 2 games. In 2023, Stidham signed up to back up Russell Wilson and started the last 2 games of the year. Throwing for 496 yards and 2 tds to 1 int, Stidham enters 2024 competing with Bo Nix for the starting job in Denver.

HS: Southlake Carroll 2005

College: Alabama 2006-2010

Pro: New York Jets 2011

McElroy needed one year to show what he could do behind center. Under Todd Dodge, McElroy went 16-0 throwing 4,636 yards for 56 touchdowns to 9 interceptions. He was named 5A Player of the Year.

McElroy redshirted in 2006 at Alabama and backed up John Parker Wilson in 2007 and 2008. As a junior he got his opportunity in 2009 and managed the offense with 2,508 passing yards with 17 touchdowns to 4 interceptions. In 2010, McElroy and Alabama won the National Championship against the Texas Longhorns. McElroy threw for 2,987 yards for 20 touchdowns to 5 interceptions.

In the ensuing NFL Draft, the Jets selected McElroy in the 7th round. In 2012 McElroy got an opportunity to start an NFL game after leading a second half comeback the previous week. He lost that start, and retired without ever playing again.

HS: San Antonio Reagan, IMG: 2014-15, 2016

College: Texas A&M 2017-2020

NFL: Vikings 2021, Browns 2022, Colts 2023, SAints 2024

While in Texas, Mond threw for 3,736 yards as a sophomore and junior and ran for another 2,040 yards and totaled 67 Touchdowns. Mond transferred to IMG Academy and became the #2 Prospect in the nation at QB.

While at A&M, Mond has started for 3 years and has thrown for 7,379 yards with 52 touchdowns to 24 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,315 yards and 18 touchdowns. As a senior, Mond looked as good as he ever had for the Aggies. In the covid year, Mond played 10 games and threw for 2,282 yards with 19 touchdowns to 3 interceptions.

Mond was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 3rd round in the 2021 NFL Draft. Expected to eventually push and take over for Kirk Cousins, Mond never met that reality. Kellen played in 1 games in 2021 and only went 2-3 in that one appearance. Mond made appearances on practice squads with the Browns and Colts, and has recently signed on to be with the Saints.

HS: South Garland 2006-08

College: Baylor 2009-12

A 3 star, immensely talented QB who sat behind RG3 the majority of his career, Nick Florence was a baller. In HS, Florence threw for over 8,000 yards including 3,047 yards and 30 touchdowns to 4 interceptions as a senior.

At Baylor, Florence played after RG3 tore his ACL as a freshman and had decent numbers besides the TD to INT ratio. He threw for 1,786 yards in 9 games and had 6 touchdowns to 9 interceptions. As a senior, after Griffin had moved on, Florence lit up the Baylor record book, throwing for 4,309 yards with 33 touchdowns to 13 interceptions and rushing for 568 yards to 10 touchdowns, including a record setting 581 passing game against West Virginia. Florence turned down the NFL and is now the Managing Director of Development at Baylor.

HS: John Tyler 2010-12

College: Houston 2013-2016

NFL: Philadelphia Eagles 2017-2021

A 3 Star Prospect out of JT, Ward had a tremendous career for the Lions. Ward was a great receiver as a sophomore catching 53 passes for 667 yards and 8 touchdowns. But he proved to be more than just a great receiver as he threw for 3,596 yards and 32 touchdowns to just 5 interceptions. Those numbers improved his senior year to 4,202 yards for 39 touchdowns to 5 interceptions. 

When Ward showed up in the 281 it was on. As a freshman he backed up John O'Korn playing receiver, before taking his job as a sophomore. For a career he threw for 8,705 yards and 52 touchdowns to 26 interceptions. He also rushed for 2,375 yards and 39 touchdowns, while also catching 25 passes for 228 yards and 2 touchdowns.

At 5'11, Ward's QB days ended when he got to the league, and after spending time on and off the practice squad, Ward made his splash in 2019. In 7 games, Ward caught 28 passes for 254 yards and 1 touchdown. In 2020 Ward had his biggest year. Ward caught 53 passes for 419 yards and 6 touchdowns. The next year Ward was in between practice squad and the 53 man roster and caught 7 passes for 95 yards and 3 tds.

HS: Withcita Falls Rider 2011-12

College: Ohio State 2013-17

NFL: New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers

A 4 Star out of Rider High in Withcita Falls, Barrett's career was cut short when he tore his ACL as a senior. His numbers weren't too impressive. As a junior he threw for over 1600 yards and ran for over 1500 yards for 23 touchdowns.

When Barrett started his redshirt freshman season he was supposed to back up Braxton Miller and soak in all he could before taking over the reigns in two years. When Miller went down, Ohio State turned to the freshman. He led them to an undefeated season until he broke his ankle against Michigan. Cardale Jones finished the game and went on the historic run to win Ohio State the National Championship. Barrett went 38-6 as a starter throwing for 9,434 yards and 104 touchdowns and rushing for 3,263 yards and 43 touchdowns.

Barrett went undrafted and was signed by the New Orleans Saints and by the Steelers this past season.

HS: Westlake 2014-16

College: Texas 2017-2020

NFL: Colts 2021-23

Another Quarterback taught by Todd Dodge, Ehlinger was the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year after a huge 2015 season. That junior he lost to North Shore in the State Championship game after throwing for 3,833 yards and 50 touchdowns to 5 interceptions and rushing for 1,360 yards and 20 touchdowns. For a career, Ehlinger threw for 6,973 yards and 81 touchdowns to 13 interceptions and rushed for 2,260 yards and 32 touchdowns.

At Texas, Ehlinger competed and took the starting job from Shane Buechele and has had two huge seasons back to back. As a sophomore he threw for 3,292 yards and rushed for 482 yards and had a total of 41 touchdowns. As a junior he threw for 3,663 yards and rushed for 663 yards. As a senior, Ehlinger started all 10 games for Texas in the Covid year, throwing for 2,566 yards 26 touchdowns to just 5 interceptions. Throughout his career at Texas, Ehlinger ran for 1,903 yards and 33 touchdowns.

In 2021, Ehlinger was drafted in the 6th round by the Colts. In 2022, Ehlinger started 4 games for the Colts and threw for 574 yards for 3 tds and 3 ints. He remains on the roster as a back up to Anthony Richardson for the Colts.

HS: Southlake Carroll 2019-20

College: Ohio STate 2021, Texas 2022-

Quinn Ewers got the starting nod as a Sophomore in 2019, and finished second in 6A football in passing with 4,003 yards and 45 touchdowns, leading SLC to the State Semifinal before losing to Duncanville. In a Covid shortened 2020, Ewers threw for 2,442 yards and 28 touchdowns leading the Dragons to the State Championship game losing to Cade Klubnik and Austin Westlake. Quinn finished high school in legendary fashion. He was rated a perfect 1.00 rating by 247, in fact so good he skipped his senior year to enroll early at Ohio State (rumored was a million dollar NIL Deal.)

After a year or campus and not playing, Quinn decided to return home and go to Texas where he was once committed. In 2022, Quinn battled Hudson Card and injuries to start 10 games for Texas. He threw for 2,177 yards for 15 tds and 6 int. 2023 was Quinn's coming out party. He led Texas to an incredible 34-24 win at Tuscaloosa jump starting an incredible Longhorn run to the CFP. Quinn had a shoulder injury and missed 2 games, but still managed to throw for 3,479 yards for 22 tds to just 6 int. A projected first round pick, Quinn passed on the NFL Draft to return to Texas for the 2024 season.

HS: Midlothian 2006-08

College: Baylor 2010-2014

NFL: New York Jets 2015-17

A 3 Year starter at Midlothian High, Petty was a 3 star leaving Midlothian in 2009. As a sophomore Petty threw for 979 yards and 4 touchdowns, as a junior he threw for 2,042 yards and 16 touchdowns and in a limited senior season he threw for 1,507 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Petty received the starting job in 2013 as a junior and made the most of his opportunity. He went off and was the Big 12 Player of the Year after throwing for 4,200 yards 32 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. He also rushed for 209 yards and 14 touchdowns. As a senior, Petty was named an All-American after throwing for 3,855 yards and 29 touchdowns to 7 interceptions and adding 6 rushing touchdowns.

Petty was drafted in the 4th round by the New York Jets in the 2015 draft. In 2016 and 2017, Petty made 7 starts and threw for 1,353 yards for 4 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

HS: Canton, Gilmer 2003-06

College: Texas - 2007 Tulsa 2008-11

NFL: Philadelphia Eagles 2013-15

Gary Joe played for Gary Joe Senior at Canton High for 3 years, before transferring to Gilmer High for his senior year. Over his career he threw for 11,695 yards and 130 touchdowns. He rushed for 3,327 yards and 48 touchdowns. He finished his career 38-9 before moving on to Austin.

At Texas Kinne redshirted in 2007 and transferred to Tulsa. After sitting out 2008, he started in 2009. In his 3 years Kinne threw for 9,472 and 81 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,359 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Kinne signed with the Jets in 2012, but it didn't work. After a stint in a couple of make shift leagues he got on with the Eagles and lasted 3 seasons as a practice player at quarterback and receiver. He is now the Head Coach of the Texas State Bobcats.

HS: Aldine 2006-2007

College: Oregon 2008-2011

A 4 star prospect out of Aldine he threw for 3,481 yards in 2 seasons and over 1400 yards on the ground for 27 combined numbers. While those numbers aren't impressive at all, he earned his 8 by being named a 4 star prospect.

At Oregon, Thomas was thrust into action after Jeremiah Massoli went down in 2008, but waited until 2010 to start at QB. Thomas took off immediately, taking the Ducks to the National Championship, although being led by running back LaMichael James. For a career, Thomas threw for 5,910 yards and ran for another 719 for 109 total touchdowns.

HS: Southlake Carroll 2002-2004

College: Missouri 2005-2008

NFL: Saints 2009-12, Chiefs 2013-15, Eagles - 2016, Chiefs 2017, Bears 2018-19, Lions 2020, Chargers 2021-22

If it were High School alone, Daniel would be in the top 10 easily. As a starting quarterback he won 31 of 32 games, after contributing to a state championship team his sophomore year at receiver catching 53 passes for 675 yards. The number 3 quarterback prospect in his class 2004 class, Daniel threw for 8,298 yards and 91 touchdowns and ran for 2,954 yards and 39 touchdowns in his two years as the starting quarterback. 2 Time First Team All-State, All-American, Daniel is a Texas High School Legend.

Daniel took that impressive resume to start 4 years at Missouri. During his tenure, Daniel started 51 games and threw for 12,515 yards for 101 touchdowns to 41 interceptions and rushing for 970 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Throughout his 13 year career, Daniel was never the team's starter. He played for various teams and made himself millions while not getting hit. For a career, Daniel threw for 1,746 yards for 9 tds to 7 ints.

HS: Ennis 2002-2004

College: Texas Tech 2005-2008

NFL: Green Bay Packers 2011-12

A 4 Star recruit out of Ennis High, Harrell left HS as the number 1 passer in Texas History. In his 3 years of starting, Harrell had a record of 41-3 as a starter, threw for 12,532 yards and 167 touchdowns. Harrell was a 2 time Offensive Player of the Year, and set the record for 54 passing touchdowns in one season.

Harrell started his last 3 seasons at Texas Tech and set the college game ablaze with Mike Leach. As a sophomore, Graham took over as the starter and in 13 games threw for 4,555 yards with 38 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. As a junior and senior he threw for a combined total of 10,816 yards and 92 touchdowns to 23 interceptions. He finished his career with 15,793 passing yards and 134 touchdowns to 34 interceptions.

Harrell went undrafted despite those monster numbers and spent time playing in the CFL before landing a spot with the Green Bay Packers. He was the back up for Aaron Rodgers in 2011 and 2012.

HS: Texas High, Texarkana 2004-2006 

College: Michigan, Arkansas 2007, 2008-10 

NFL: New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens 

Mallett was an intimidating presence in high school, throwing for 7,879 yards for 72 touchdowns to 19 interceptions. As a senior, the 5 Star Mallett completed 63% of his passes for 3.353 yards for 33 touchdowns to 3 interceptions. 

Mallett landed in Ann Arbor as a much anticipated freshman, but never cracked the job. After Rich Rodriguez, a coach known for spread and option, took the job Mallett decided to return close to home to Arkansas. At Arkansas Mallett threw for 5,493 yards and 62 touchdowns to 19 interceptions.

Drafted in the 3rd round by the New England Patriots in 2011, Mallett's career never took off. He had an opportunity to start in Houston when being traded in 2014. It was short lived as he couldn't beat off Brian Hoyer in 2015. He moved on to the Baltimore Ravens where he played in a back up role until 2017.

HS: Tivy 2008-2010

College: Texas A&M 2011-2013

NFL: Cleveland Browns 2014-15

A prep All-American, Johnny Football lit up the field his senior year at Tivy High. As a sophomore, Manziel played receiver and quarterback and put up a stat line at both. He passed for 922 yards for 10 touchdowns to 0 interceptions, rushed for 717 yards and 12 touchdowns, and caught 19 passes for 357 yards and 1 touchdown. As a junior Manziel threw for 2,903 yards for 19 touchdowns and 5 interceptions while rushing 242 times for 1,544 yards and 34 touchdowns, and 5 catches for 152 yards and 2 touchdowns. That massive year set up a huge senior year where Manziel threw for 3,609 yards on 65.7% passing. He ran 170 times for 1,674 yards and 30 touchdowns, had a receiving touchdown and returned a kickoff for a touchdown. That effort was great enough to be named Texas Player of the Year by the the AP.

Despite those numbers, Manziel was under the radar when he showed up in College Station. After a redshirt year, Manziel beat out all competition to start his freshman year. That year was special enough for Manziel to the first freshman ever to win the Heisman. He threw for 3,706 yards on 68% passing and 26 touchdowns to 9 interceptions. He ran for 1,410 yards on 201 touches for 21 touchdowns. His Heisman moment was defeating number 1 Alabama at their home stadium. After a year of touring on the NBA floors and couches of Late Night Shows, Johnny Football was born. As a sophomore Manziel finished 4th in Heisman voting, but his numbers were even better. He threw for 4,114 yards on 69% passing and threw 37 touchdowns to 9 interceptions. He ran the ball 144 times for 759 yards and 9 touchdowns.

NFL teams were weary of drafting Johnny due to his size and antics, but that didn't stop the Cleveland Browns from drafting him with the 22nd overall pick. Manziel spent time as the backup in both 2014 and 2015. In his short NFL career, Manziel threw for 1,675 yards for 7 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.

HS: Stephenville 2001-02

College: Houston 2003-06

NFL: Eagles 2007-2010, Cardinals 2011-12

Kevin Kolb was a dude at Stephenville in the early 2000s. In '01, Kolb threw for 2,386 yards and 15 tds, leading Stephenville to a 7-4 record. In 2002, Kolb led Stephenville to a 10-2 record, this time throwing for 3,347 yards and 29 tds.

Kolb left Stephenville where he became a Day 1 Starter for the Cougars. He threw for 3,131 yards in 13 games that season, passing for 25 tds and 6 interceptions. As a sophomore, Kolb threw for 2,766 yards for 11 tds to 6 int in just 11 games. As a junior, the picks jumped ultra high, throwing 15 to just 19 tds. He still managed to throw for 3,258 yards in 12 games. After a down year, Kolb went off as a senior. He threw for 3,809 yards for 30 tds to just 4 int.

After such an outstanding performance, Kolb was taken in the 2nd round by the Philadelphia Eagles. The first 2 years, Kolb served as the back up to Donovan McNabb. Year 3, Kolb earned his opportunity to play starting 2 games. Kolb started 5 games in 2010, before Michael Vick took the starting job from him in Philadelphia. The next year, Kolb went to the Arizona Cardinals for a chance to start. He started the first 9 games of the season, throwing for 1,955 yards for 9 tds to 8 int, before being injured for the year. In Kolb's final season in the NFL, he started 5 games throwing for 1,181 yards for 8 tds to just 3 int. Kolb did not return after that injury.

HS: Jim Ned 2002-2004

College: Texas 2005-2009

NFL: Cleveland Browns 2010-12 San Francisco 49ers 2013, Washington Redskins 2014-19, Arizona Cardinals 2021-22

2 Time 2A Offensive Player of the Year at Jim Ned, Colt McCoy went 34-2 as a starter in high school. As a sophomore, McCoy threw for 1,599 yards in 8 games. As a junior McCoy tore up the scene, throwing for 3,939 yards and 50 touchdowns while rushing for 521 yards that season. As a senior, Colt threw for 3,806 yards and 47 touchdowns. He left Jim Ned a 2 star prospect on his way to Austin.

As a true freshman Colt sat back and watched Vince Young make magic, then beat out Jevan Snead for the QB job. Colt did pretty good as the starting QB at Texas. When he left he had the number 1 win percentage until Kellen Moore broke his record. He led Texas to the 2009 National Championship against Alabama but was knocked out of the game in the first quarter. For a career at Texas, Colt threw for 13,253 yards on 70 percent passing for 112 touchdowns to 45 interceptions. He added another 1,571 yards on the ground and 20 touchdowns.

Colt was drafted by the Cleveland Browns and started the first 21 games of his pro career and put up 4,209 yards 20 touchdowns to 20 interceptions. After not being able to finish the season for 2 years in a row, the Browns drafted Brandon Weeden and McCoy became the back up. He's played for the 49ers and made starts for the Washington Redskins. After his stint with the Commanders, McCoy finished his career with the AZ Cardinals.

HS: Wylie 2004-05

College: Houston 2006-2011

NFL: Houston Texans 2013-14, St. Louis Rams 2015-16, Minnesota Vikings 2017, Denver Broncos 2018, Washington Commanders 2019, Cleveland Browns 2020-21, Buffalo Bills 2022, Houston Texans 2023-

Keenum started 42 games in high school and posted a 31-11 record. The highlight of his HS career came as a junior in 2004 when Keenum led Wylie High to a state championship. He passed for 6,783 yards and 48 touchdowns in his career while rushing for 2,000 yards and 41 scores.

At the University of Houston Keenum set records. He redshirted in 2006 and 2010 due to injury, but the other 4 years he balled. Keenum threw for 19,217 yards for 155 touchdowns to 46 interceptions. While rushing for 897 yards and 23 touchdowns.

The hometown hero got a chance to shine first with the Houston Texans. After two stints, Keenum started his first game in 2013. In 2014, Keenum returned to Houston and won back to back games. In 2015 he was traded to the St. Louis Rams. In 2016 Keenum started the season for the Los Angeles Rams. In 2017 Keenum led the Vikings to the playoffs and was named the 51st best player in the NFL. In 2018 he was a part time starter for the Broncos and in 2019 he started unitl he was injured for the Washington Redskins. In 2020 Keenum was not in the league, but in 2021 signed with the Cardinals. For two years he backed up Kyler Murray for the Cardinals, before signing with the Houston Texans in 2023 where he still remains. For his career, Keenum has throw for 15,175 yards for 79 tds to 51 int.

HS: Copperas Cove 2006-07

College: Baylor 2008-2011

NFL: Washington Redskins 2012-14, Cleveland Browns 2016, Baltimore Ravens 2018-19

A 2 year starter at Copperas Cove, RG3 was a 4 star when he left for Baylor. He went 25-4 for the Bulldogs, throwing for 3,357 yards and 41 touchdowns to 9 interceptions. He rushed for 2,161 yards and 32 touchdowns as well. As good as those numbers are, Griffin was the Gatorade Texas Boys Track and Field Athlete of the year which adds another dynamic to the RG3 package.

Griffin played immediately at Baylor. In 2008 Griffin played in 12 games, throwing for 2,091 yards for 15 touchdowns to just 3 interceptions and rushing for 843 yards and 13 touchdowns. In 2009, Griffin tore his ACL, redshirting after 3 games. 2010, Griffin showed Heisman promise throwing for 3,501 yards for 22 touchdowns to 8 interceptions, while rushing for 635 yards and 8 touchdowns. His Heisman year was special, Griffin threw for 4,923 yards on 72.4% passing. He threw 37 touchdowns to 6 interceptions and rushed for another 699 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Griffin was drafted 2nd overall in the 2012 Draft. He balled as a rookie, in 15 games he won Rookie of the Year throwing for 3,200 yards for 20 touchdowns to just 5 interceptions. Griffin added 815 yards on the ground and 7 rushing touchdowns. In his second year, Griffin played in 13 games, throwing for 3,203 yards with 16 touchdowns but 12 interceptions. His rushing yards were trimmed to 497 yards and 0 touchdowns. The rest of his career, Griffin was a backup. He spent a year in Cleveland, and 2 years in Baltimore, where he threw for 50 yards for the Ravens.

HS: Westlake (2005-06)

College: Michigan State, Arizona (2007, 2009-11)

NFL: Philadelphia Eagles 2012-14, St. Louis Rams 2015, Kansas City Chiefs 2016, Jacksonville Jaguars 2017, Philadelphia Eagles 2018-19, Chicago Bears 2020-21, Indianapolis Colts 2022.

Only a 3 star prospect out of High School, the real question was Nick Foles a better hooper or football player for the Chaps. As a junior Foles threw for 2,353 yards and 23 touchdowns. As a senior he upped those numbers throwing for 3,296 yards, 33 touchdowns to just 4 interceptions as he took his team to the State Final as they lost to Southlake Carroll.

Foles went to Michigan State in 2007, but transferred after redshirting. He arrived in Arizona and after sitting his year, started in 2009 and 2010. In those 3 years Foles threw for 10,011 yards for 62 touchdowns to 37 interceptions.

After a huge senior year at Arizona, Foles was drafted in the 3rd round by the Philadelphia Eagles. Foles started 6 out of 7 games played. In those starts the Eagles went 1-5 and turned to Michael Vick. His second year Foles started the year out on MVP levels. He led the Eagles to a 8-2 record throwing 27 touchdowns to 2 interceptions before being injured for the year. In 2014 Foles numbers dropped yet he again led the Eagles to a 8-2 record before being injured again for the year. In 2015, St. Louis traded for Foles and he started 11 games before being injured again this time to a 4-7 record. In 2016, Foles was a backup for the Chiefs. In 2017 he returned back to Philadelphia. In 2018 he got the opportunity of a lifetime. Starter Carson Wentz went down, and the Eagles turned to Foles with a #1 seed football team. Foles finished the year 4-1 and led the Eagles to a Super Bowl win against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Foles delivered and was awarded the MVP for throwing for 373 yards and 3 tds while also catching a td. In 2019 Foles signed a major deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars and went 0-4 in his starts with injury sprinkled throughout the year. In 2020, Chicago traded for Foles but the story was the same. Foles only started 8 games in 2 year for the bears, and 2022 was signed by the Colts where he played in relief.

HS: Big Spring 2004-2006

College: Texas A&M 2007-2011

NFL: Miami Dolphins 2012-18, Tennessee Titans 2019-23

Huge 6'4 Quarterback Tannehill was a great athlete at Big Spring. After starting in the secondary as a sophomore, Tannehill took over the realms of quarterback his junior season. That year he threw for 1,410 yards and rushed for 822. As a senior he passed for 1,258 yards and rushed for 617.

Tannehill competed for the starting job as a freshman, but lost out. He transitioned to wide receiver and was impact for the Aggies. He stayed at receiver until the last 6 games of his junior year when he took the job from Jerrod Johnson. In his senior season Tannehill impressed with 3,744 passing yards for 29 touchdowns to 15 interceptions. He rushed for an additional 306 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Tannehill was drafted in the first round by the Miami Dolphins at pick 8. He quarterbacked the Dolphins for 6 seasons until he was traded in 2019 to the Tennessee Titans. He took the starting job from Marcus Mariota and threw for 2,742 yards for 22 touchdowns to 6 interceptions. In 2020 Tannehill balled. He threw for 3,819 yards for 33 touchdowns to 7 interceptions, while rushing for 266 yards and 7 touchdowns. In 2021, Tannehill's numbers went down but Derrick Henry went off. The Titans went from 11-5 to 12-5. 2022 was mid for Tannehill. He only starter 12 games and led the team to a .500 record. In 2023, Tannehill held off Will Levis for 8 games, but the Titans went 3-5 in those games. Tannehill is a free agent headed into the 2024 season.

HS: Katy 2004-05

College: TCU 2006-2010

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals 2011-2019, Dallas Cowboys 2020, Chicago Bears 2021, New Orleans Saints 2022, Carolina Panthers 2023

A 3 star prospect, in 2004, Dalton split time throwing for 678 yards as a junior. His senior year he started all games and led his team to the state title game. He threw for 2,877 yards for 42 touchdowns to 15 interceptions.

Dalton redshirted in 2006, but in 2007 the red-head started for the TCU Horned Frogs. He threw for 2,459 yards for 10 touchdowns to 11 interceptions. His numbers improved throughout his career, finishing with 10,314 yards throwing 71 touchdowns to 30 interceptions and rushing for 1,611 yards for 22 touchdowns and leading TCU to a Rose Bowl victory his senior year in 2011.

Dalton was selected 35th overall by the Bengals in the 2011 Draft and was the starter for the first 8 seasons. Dalton has thrown for 31,594 yards for 204 touchdowns to 118 interceptions. In 2016 he was named the 35th best player in the NFL and went to the Pro Bowl 3 times. In 2017 Dalton and the Bengals struggled but Dalton balled again. Dalton played with the Bengals until 2019, never playing 16 games in a season and never having a winning record. In 2020 Dalton signed with Dallas as a back up, but when Dak went down he started 9 of the 11 games played. He went 4-5 in those games. In 2021 he signed with Chicago to back up Nick Foles but started 6 games and went 3-3. In 2022 the Saints signed Dalton and he started 14 games for them. In those games he led them to a 6-8 record. In 2023 Dalton backed up Bryce Young with the Carolina Panthers.

HS: Madison 1999-2001

College: Texas 2002-05

NFL: Tennessee Titans 2006-10, Philadelphia Eagles 2011

A 3 year starter at Madisonville Vince was an icon his senior year. After a couple of modest year statistically, Vince went crazy in 2001. VY threw for 2,435 yards and 35 tds to just 4 int and rushing for 1,274 yards and 24 tds. Vince went toe to toe with Austin Westlake throwing 18/30 for 400 passing yards and 92 rushing yards.

Vince moved on to Texas and redshirted in 2002. In 2003, Vince started 7 games splitting time with Chance Mock. His stats were modest: 1,155 passing yards 6 tds to 7 int and 998 rushing yards and 11 tds. In 2004, Vince got the keys to the offense full time and started to figure things out late. He threw for 1,849 yards and rushed for 1,079 yards totaling 26 touchdowns. He led Texas to a 2 loss season, beating Michigan in the Rose Bowl, letting everybody know he'll be back. 2005 was special as Vince threw for 3,036 yards and rushed for 1,050 as he led Texas to the National Championship in the best national title game of all time against USC. Of course he totaled 467 yards and had 3 tds in an epic 4th quarter comeback.

VY was taken 3rd overall by the Tennessee Titans, even though the Texans had the number 1 pick smh.... and got to rolling quickly. Vince was the OROY after starting 13 games and leading Tennessee to an 8-5 record and to the playoffs. In 2007, Vince started 15 games and to a 9-6 record during those games. Now the stats were not it. Vince threw 9 tds to 17 int and rushed for 350 yards. In 2008 Vince's season was derailed by injury. In 2009, he came back strong but was injured again. He started 10 games and led Tennessee to an 8-2 record in those games. Vince cut his interceptions down in 2010, and went 4-4 in the games he started, but bad relationships formed and he was given up on in Tennessee. In 2011, Vince signed with Philadelphia for his last season to back up Michael Vick. He rarely played and that was his last season.

HS: Stratford 2005-07

College: Stanford 2008-11

NFL: Indianapolis Colts 2012-2018

A 3 year starter at Houston Stratford, Andrew Luck finished high school as the number 4 QB prospect in the nation. As a sophomore in 2005, Luck led the Elks to a state title throwing for 1,529 yards and 7 touchdowns and rushing for another 700 yards. In 2006, Luck became the full time starter and threw for 2,926 yards and ran for another 714. The elks went 11-4 and lost in the state semifinal. As a senior, Stafford threw for 2,684 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 671 yards. The Elks had a 9-3 record.

Luck moved on to Stanford and redshirted in 2008. In '09 he became the starter. That season Luck threw for 2,575 passing yards for 13 touchdowns to 4 int. He ran for another 354 yards and added 2 scores, leading Stanford to a 8-5 record. Luck came back his sophomore year with great anticipation after a promising freshman year. Luck didn't disappoint. Luck threw for 3,338 yards for 32 tds to 8 int. He added another 453 yards on the ground for 3 tds. Luck led the smart guys to an 12-1 record. With much speculation about the NFL Draft, Luck decided to come back to school for one more year. That junior year Luck threw for 3,517 yards for 37 tds to 10 int. He added another 150 on the ground and ran in 4 tds. Stanford went 11-2 that season.

Luck was taken 1st overall in 2012 by the Indianapolis Colts. Luck was instantly one of the best QBS in the league. His first 3 seasons he started all 16 games and led the colts to an 11-5 record each season. He threw for 4,374 yards his rookie season, 3,822 his second year, and 4,761 yards his third season. His TDS were 23 his first 2 years and 40 his third season. That incredible start to a career derailed quickly. The next year Luck struggled. He only played in 7 games before being injured for the season, but during those games he threw 15 tds to 12 interceptions. The next year Luck came back stronger, but only started 15 games, leading the Colts to an 8-7 record but was injured for the year. The injury was bad enough for Luck to miss the next season as well. In 2018, in what was Luck's last football season, Luck returned back to form. He started 16 games and threw for 4,593 yards for 39 touchdowns to 13 int. He led the Colts to a 10-6 record and back to the playoffs. In the preseason of 2019, Andrew Luck called it a wrap.

HS: Lake Travis 2011-12

College: Texas Tech 2013, Oklahoma 2015-17

NFL: Cleveland Browns 2018-21, Carolina Panthers and LA Rams 2022, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2023-

Baker Mayfield took over as starting QB for Lake Travis his junior year in 2011 and returned the prominent program back to the promised land. Baker led Lake Travis to a 16-0 record throwing for 3,788 yards on 65% passing for 45 tds to just 5 ints. As a senior, it was a let down for Lake Travis and Baker. He led the team to a 9-2 record as a senior, throwing for 2,467 yards and 22 tds to just 3 int. 

Baker didn't receive the level of attention from colleges he deserved so decided to walk on to Texas Tech in 2013. There Baker did the unthinkable. Not only did he walk on, but found his self as the starting QB for the Tech Red Raiders. Baker won Freshman of the year for the conference. In 8 games Baker threw for 2,315 for 12 tds to 9 int. Baker decided to transfer to Oklahoma after his incredible walk on year at Tech. In 2015 Baker returned to the field and immediately balled. Baker completed 68% of his passes throwing for 3700 yards and 36 tds to just 7 int. As a junior, Baker doubled down throwing for 70% and 3,965 yards for 40 tds to 8 int. As a senior, he hit 70% again, this time throwing for 4,627 yards for 43 tds and 6 int in 14 games. That performance was great enough to win the Heisman Trophy. He led OU to the CFP where they played Georgia and had an incredible offensive display. The Sooners lost, but Baker had solidified his self as an absolute dude. 

So much of a dude, The Cleveland Browns took Baker Mayfield number 1 in the 2018 NFL Draft. After not winning the starting job, Baker came in relief and finished the last 13 games of the season. He led the Browns to a 6-7 record, throwing for 3,725 yards for 27 tds to 14 int. Cleveland had life for the first time around Baker. The next year life looked dim. Baker started all 16 games, but struggled. The Browns went 6-10, and Baker's numbers took a dip. He threw for 3,827 yards for 22 tds to 21 int. The next year, The Browns played great ball behind Baker and went 11-5. Baker cut the interceptions down to 8 and raided the tds up to 26. 2020 was a disappointment for Baker as he only played in 14 games and finished 6-8. The Browns decided to move on from Baker as he signed with Carolina. The move was short lived as he signed with the LA Rams and actually won a couple games. Enough for the Buccaneers to give Baker a chance to be a starter in 2023. Baker did not disappoint. Baker led the Bucs back to the playoffs with a 9-8 record and threw for 4,044 yards for 28 tds to 10 int. Baker reupped with the Buccaneers and we'll see what 2024 has in store for him.

HS: Allen 2012-14

College: Texas A&M 2015, Oklahoma 2017-18

NFL: Arizona Cardinals 2019-

Kyler Murray is the greatest high school QB in Texas History. Kyler started his sophomore year as the backup before taking over the job in week 6. From that week on Kyler won 43 games in a row at Allen, including 3 straight State Championships. As a sophomore, in 11 games he threw for 2,004 yards and 17 tds while rushing for 1,370 yards and 25 touchdowns. Allen defeated Houston Lamar 35-21 in the state title game. In 2013, Murray was the full time starter and absolutely went nuts. He threw for 3,669 yards and 46 touchdowns and added another 1,274 rushing yards and 19 tds on the ground. That year Murray and Allen took down Pearland 63-28. As a senior, Murray threw for 4,713 yards for 54 touchdowns and run for another 1,485 yards and 25 tds. For a finale, Allen took out Cypress Ranch 47-16. That level of production and winning is unmatched. 

Murray left Allen as a 5 star consensus prospect and moved on to Texas A&M where he was forced to compete with Kyle Allen, the top rated QB from the class before. In split time, Murray never got into a rhythm and in 8 games threw for 686 yards for 5 tds to 7 int. Murray left A&M that off-season and followed the steps of Baker Mayfield to Oklahoma. He sat behind Baker's majestic 2017 year and in 2018 had won just as epic. Murray led OU back to the CFP after going for 4,361 yards through the air for 42 tds to just 7 ints. On the ground Kyler was just as effective as ever. He ran for 1001 yards and 12 tds as well, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2018. Oklahoma lost to LSU 28-63. 

Murray was the first overall pick in 2019 by the Arizona Cardinals. His first season was not successful from a win total, but Kyler did win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Cardinals went 5-10-1 that season, and Kyler threw for 3,772 yards and 20 tds to 12 int. He ran for an additional 544 yards and 4 tds. In 2020 the Cardinals improved to 8-8 and Kyler's numbers increased. He threw for 3,971 yards and 26 tds to 12 int. He ran for 819 yards and 11 tds. 2021, things started looking up for Kyler. He started 14 games and led the Cardinals to a 9-5 record in those games, even meeting and defeating the Cowboys in the Wild Card Round. The next year things fell through for Kyler. He only played in 11 games, and while his numbers weren't terrible, the Cardinals were. Last season he only played in 8 games, and once against the Cardinals were bad. 2024 is a statement year for Murray, will he continue his trend, or will he rise back to the top. 

HS: Channelview 2014-15

College: Alabama, Oklahoma 2016-18, 2019

NFL: Philadelphia Eagles 2020-

4 Star recruit and 247's top dual-threat in the nation, Jalen Hurts was well sought after a 40 touchdown junior year. His senior year was disappointing, only playing 11 games but his 3,700 total yards and 41 total touchdowns did not.

Hurts arrived at Alabama at the perfect time. He took over the second drive of the game vs. USC as a freshman and didn't relinquish the job for the next 2 seasons. He lost in the National Championship game as a freshman, and started every game except a half his sophomore year. Of course he was replaced in the second half of the National Championship game that year, but Alabama came out victorious. As a junior he served as a back up before rescuing the Tide in the SEC Championship game. At Alabama, Hurts threw for 5,626 yards and 48 touchdowns to 12 interceptions while rushing for 1,976 yards and 23 touchdowns. Jalen considered the transfer past from some of the other Texas guys and found his self in Oklahoma. In his one season at Oklahoma, Hurts threw for 3,851 yards on 69.7 completion percentage for 32 touchdowns to 8 interceptions. On the ground Hurts added another 1,298 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Hurts was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020 in the 2nd Round. In his first season, Hurts spent the year as the back up for Carson Wentz. In 2021, Hurts received the keys to the offense. In his first season, Hurts started 15 games and led the eagles to an 8-7 record during that time. He threw for 3,144 yards and 16 tds to 9 int. He ran for 784 yards and 10 tds, leading the Eagles into the playoffs. People still weren't convinced on Jalen and all he did was turn it up a notch in 2022. Hurts started 15 games and threw for 3,701 yards for 22 tds to 6 int, rushing for 760 yards and 13 touchdowns and led the Eagles to a 14-1 record. The Eagles and the tush-push led Hurts made it all the way to the Super Bowl before losing to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2023, the Eagles took a step back, but Hurts still performed. Jalen started all 17 games for the Eagles, throwing for 3,858 yards for 23 tds to 15 ints. Jalen ran for 605 yards and 15 more touchdowns, but were not knocked out of the playoffs by Baker Mayfield and the Bucs. 2024 is a big year for Hurts, but Jalen's done nothing but perform since being on this level.

HS: Highland Park 2003-05

College: Georgia 2006-2008

NFL: Detroit Lions 2009-20, LA Rams 2021-

Matthew Stafford threw for the 4th most yards in 4A football in 2003 as a sophomore. He lit the state up with 3,182 yards and 38 touchdowns leading Highland Park to the 5th round before losing to Denton Ryan 45-21. As a junior Stafford's number fell off due to injury in 2004, Stafford threw for 1,763 yards and 18 tds. As a senior, Stafford returned to dominant prominence. He threw for 3,991 yards on 64.5% passing for 38 tds to 6 picks. He led HP to their first state championship in decades. 

When Stafford arrived on campus early in 06, he set his self up to be the named the first Freshman starter since Quincy Carter. Those Dawgs went 9-4 that year with Stafford leading the way at QB. The Dawgs started out undefeated but loss 4 games in conference play. Stafford struggled that first year, throwing for 1,749 passing yards for 7 tds, but threw 13 int. That offseason, Georgia went to work and came back tough in 07. They had an 11-2 record, and Stafford led the way with 2,523 yards for 19 tds to 10 int. As a Junior, Stafford led the Bulldogs to a 10-3 record. It was his best year statically throwing for 3,459 yards for 25 tds and 10 int.

Stafford's golden arm led him to being the number one pick of the 2009 draft. Stafford struggled early on just to be healthy with Detroit. He only played in 13 games his first 2 seasons. In 2011, Stafford should've won MVP. He led the Lions to an 11-5 record and threw for 5,038 yards for 41 tds to just 16 int. In his 12 seasons with the Lions, Stafford only managed to have winning seasons in 4 of those years. There best year they were 11-5 in 2014. In 2021, Stafford was traded to LA Rams and instantly became legend. He led the Rams to a 12-5 record that season, and was apart of a glorious run that led the Rams to a Super Bowl Victory. That first year in LA, Stafford threw for 4886 yards for 41 tds to 17 int. After the Super Bowl Stafford's career has been marred by injury. He only played in 9 games in 22, and played in 15 in 2023. Time will tell how the legend will add to his story for 2024. 

HS: Whitehouse 2011-13

College: Texas Tech 2014-16

NFL: Kansas City Chiefs 2017-

Patrick Mahomes was a 3 year starter on varsity and 2 year QB for Whitehouse. Patrick got the keys to the offense as a junior and immediately began to play like the Pat we know and love today. From a skill standpoint, there are better runners than PAt, from a passing perspective, there are a couple who can spend it just as good as MAhomes. What you won't find is a guy that can mesh the two of those skill sets together. As a junior, Mahomes threw for 3,839 yards on 56% completion with 46 touchdowns. He also ran for 258 yards and 6 scores, all of these stats in just 12 games. As a senior, MAhomes was on his way to a perfect season, until losing in the third round. He led the Wildcats to a 12-1 record, throwing for 4,619 and 50 touchdowns and rushing for 948 yards and 15 more scores. That offensive output is utterly ridiculous for 13 games.

Now how did a guy that's 6'3 190 pound not considered one of the elite QB prospects? Many thought Patrick would follow in his father's foot steps and choose the diamond. So just a 3 star prospect heads up to Lubbock to join the Texas Tech Red Raiders and played in 7 games and started 4. In those games Mahomes threw for 1,547 yards for 16 toucdhowns and 4 interceptions. The true freshman energized the offense and as his sophomore year approached his level of usage did too. Pat started all 13 games and threw for 4,653 yards for 36 tds to 15 int and ran in another 10 tds. As a junior Mahomes connected even more. He threw for 5,052 yards for 41 tds to just 10 int. Mahomes ability to scramble and keep his eyes down field and launch bombs puts him in another class of athlete. 

That skill set transferred perfectly to the NFL. Taken 12th overall, Mahomes sat behind Alex Smith for the first season in the league. He started the last game of the season and played fairly well. He threw for 284 yards in a win and dazzled his incredible playmaking skills. The Chiefs got rid of Alex Smith and gave the keys to Mahomes right away. All Patrick did was go out and produce this stat line. 383/580 5,097 Yards 50 TDS 12 INT, 60 Carries 272 Yards, 2 TDS - 2018, losing to the Patriots in 2018. In 2019, started 14 games and led his team to a 11-3 record. His stats were down, but the ultimate win was up. He led the Chiefs to the Super Bowl and won against the San Francisco 49ers. Mahomes was the MVP with 278 yards 0 interceptions and a rushing td. In 2021, Mahomes went off against statistically leading the Chiefs to the AFC Championship game, but losing to Joe Burrow and the Bengals. In 2022, Mahomes answered back in Mahomeboy fashion. He won his 2nd MVP throwing for 5,250 yards for 41 Tds to 12 picks. Mahomes walked through the AFC this year and defeated Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. 2023, same story, though Lamar Jackson won the MVP, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs came into the playoffs 10-6 and gave everybody the business. They won the Super Bowl against the 49ers in OT. Mahomes is a 3 time Super Bowl Champion and a 4 time All-Pro QB. Officially Him.