It may not be what it once was, but the state of Ohio is still a very fertile state for producing NFL talent. A state that is as rabid about high school and college football, and has the NFL Hall of Fame within its borders is all you need to know about which sport rules the day in the Buckeye state.
And while the Ohio State football program doesn’t have the best track record for producing top-shelf NFL quarterbacks, the state itself has still sent its fair share to the highest level in the sport. In fact, with 34 total, Ohio has produced the fifth most NFL quarterbacks behind only California (141), Texas (79), Pennsylvania (54), and Florida (39).
ESPN recently partnered with Pro Football Reference to dissect several analytics and measurables when it comes to where NFL quarterbacks come from. For instance, Ohio isn’t known for its quarterback prospects performing up to expectations, and can’t thump its chest about having many starters, but the sheer volume is well above average.
We decided to put together a gallery of the 34 total NFL quarterbacks that have hailed from Ohio to take you down memory lane, or to perhaps raise your eyebrows in surprise.
Now, all we need to see is some of these OSU quarterbacks make a splash at the next level. You are on the clock, Mr. Justin Fields.
