The Surprising Number of Rookie Quarterbacks Who’ve Shocked the Super Bowl Spotlight
Has a rookie quarterback ever marched his team into the Super Bowl under the bright lights of January glory? Spoiler alert: nope. Despite eighteen of the last 24 first overall NFL draft picks being quarterbacks, none have yet hoisted that Lombardi trophy in their rookie season. And if you look deeper, it’s pretty clear the NFL postseason isn’t exactly a playground for fresh-faced signal callers. Since 1966, just twenty-two rookie QBs have started playoff games, and their combined record scratches out at a rough 13-23. Now that’s a sobering stat for anyone hoping the newest kid in town is ready to shine on the biggest stage. From interceptions to injuries, rookies have been bitten by the postseason bug time and again. But every so often, a few manage to push deep into the playoffs — and that’s the story worth telling. So, buckle up as we break down the first-year quarterbacks who’ve gotten the closest to football immortality — without quite cracking the ultimate code. Curious who came closest? Let’s dig in. LEARN MORE.
We’re taking a look at how many rookie quarterbacks have played in the Super Bowl or made it deep into the NFL postseason.
Eighteen of the last 24 first overall picks have been quarterbacks â and none of them have been able to help a team win the Super Bowl.
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