The Biggest College QBs That Disappointed In The Pros
Some QBs were meant to be college QBs only. They were amazing in college but couldn't cut it in the pros. These are the best college QBs who were big disappoints in the props.
25. Jake Locker- Washington
Locker is a legend in Seattle. One of the biggest QB names going to college. He entered the draft as a top 10 pick and had all the tools. He had a short career for the Titans.
24. Rohan Davey - LSU
He was a big armed QB from LSU that many thought could develop behind Brady. But he was erratic and never developed.
23. Chris Leak- Florida
A national champion and decorated Gator. May thought he could become a NFL sleeper. But his arm strength was below average and he never made an active roster.
22. Pat White- West Virginia
He was an electric dual threat QB in college. He was drafted by Miami to run wildcat plays. He never threw a TD in the NFL.
21. Steve Walsh- Miami
He was selected in the supplemental draft by the Cowboys. He never lived up to hype from his Miami days. He had a long career as a backup.
20. Danny Wuerffel- Florida
He was a Heisman trophy winner who just could not handle NFL pressure. He was sacked often and never adjusted to pro defenses.
19. Brandon Weeden- Oklahoma State
He was drafted at 28 years old and there was nothing in his pro career that justified his first round selection. His career fizzled quickly.
18. Kellen Moore- Boise State
He was one of the winningest QBs in college football history. He was praised for his football IQ. He's now at least the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
17. Vince Young- Texas
Hero of the 2006 Rose Bowl, he did have moments of greatness in the NFL. But his mechanics and off-field maturity caught up to him.
16. Rick Mirer- Notre Dame (Seahawks)
He was drafted 2nd overall by the Seahawks. He had a solid rookie year but than regressed badly. He was turnover prone and his NFL career never matched the hype.
15. Christian Ponder- Florida State
He was taken 12th overall and many believed he was a reach. They were right he was inconsistent at best.
14. Josh Rosen- UCLA
He was pegged as NFL ready with elite tools. But his personality rubbed teams the wrong way. After one year in Arizona he was quickly discarded.
13. Paxton Lunch- Memphis
First round pick by the Broncos he was gonna be the QB of the future. Instead he struggled to pick up the offense.
12. Akili Smith- Oregon
He dazzled in college but then flamed out after being drafted 3rd overall. He started 17 games in four seasons.
11. Art Schlichter- Ohio State
He was a top 5 pick but he had a gambling addiction that derailed his life and career. He started just 6 games in the NFL.
10. Johnny Manziel - Texas A&M
"Johnny Football" was electric in college. But his partying lifestyle followed him to the NFL. He was never committed to being an ultimate pro.
9. Ken Dorsey- Miami
He was a winnder in college but scouts always questioned if he had tools for the pros. He finished his career with 8 TDs to 18 INTs.
8. Gino Torretta- Miami
Another Heisman winner from the Hurricanes. He had limited arm strength and never started a game in the NFL.
7. Troy Smith- Ohio State
He was a Heisman trophy winner but was drafted in the 5th round due to his size. He got a couple of starts but never was able to get a rhythm.
6. Andre Ware- Houston
Ware won a Heisman trophy from a pass heavy Houston offense. He ended up throwing just 6 TDs in his pro career.
5. Brady Quinn- Notre Dame
He was a media darling out of Notre Dame, Quinn slipped in the draft landed in Cleveland. He bounced around
4. Matt Leinart- USC
Leinart won the Heisman and was part of the USC dynasty at USC. He was drafted 10th overall but never made a splash in the NFL.
3. Tim Tebow- Florida
Tebow was a great college player and a Heisman winner. His leadership was a great and had a brief playoff run but he quickly faded out of the league.
2. Ryan Leaf- Washington State
He was drafted right after Peyton Manning and he became a poster boy for NFL draft busts. 14 TDs and 36 INTs in his college career.
1. JaMarcus Russell- LSU
He was the number 1 pick and had everything. Except ethic and leadership. He lasted just three seasons.