With Carson Wentz being talked about being taken in the first round, I was curious how well FCS QBs have done after being taken in the first round.
Note: 1983 Ken O'Brien was picked 24th by the Jets. Cal-Davis was Division II though, and I didn't include him.
Year Pick Name School QBR 1978 17 Doug Williams Grambling 69.4 1979 7 Phil Simms Morehead St 78.5 1995 3 Steve McNair Alcorn State 82.8 2008 18 Joe Flacco Delaware 84.7
1st round FCS QBs have fared pretty well in the NFL.
Williams had a tough time with the Buccaneers, but just about every quarterback that played in Tampa had a tough time back then. He won a Superbowl with the Redskins, was named one of the greatest 80 Redskins, and made their ring of honor.
Phil Simms made 2 pro bowls, won 2 super bowls, super bowl and pro bowl mvp and is in the Giants ring of honor.
McNair had an excellent career with Houston/Tennessee/Baltimore. He made 3 pro bowls, won the league MVP, and was about 2 inches short of being a Super Bowl champ.
Flacco has had a great career with Baltimore. Super Bowl champ, Super Bowl MVP, Rookie of the year, and the Ravens all-time leader in wins.
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