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Wolverines QBs Shine on ESPN's Top 100 List
21 Feb
Summary
- Two Michigan quarterbacks were ranked among ESPN's top 100 college football QBs since 2000.
- One ranked QB is a national championship winner and a top NFL draft pick.
- Another featured QB was electric but won little, appearing on an NCAA game cover.
Michigan football's quarterback legacy, once a benchmark of college excellence in the 1980s and 1990s, is being re-evaluated. ESPN's recent ranking of the top 100 college football quarterbacks since 2000 includes two Wolverines.
The first quarterback recognized is a national championship winner who, despite not being heavily relied upon, was a top-10 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. He played for a Michigan team known for its selflessness and ability to secure victories.
The second Michigan quarterback on the list is described as one of college football's most electrifying players. Although his teams achieved modest success, including one win against rival Ohio State and one bowl victory, his individual talent earned him a spot on the final NCAA College Football video game cover.
Had this player avoided a mid-2012 season-ending injury, his career statistics and accolades could have been significantly higher. Nevertheless, his exceptional performance with the ball in hand places him among the elite few in college football history.
