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AFL/NFL 3,000 Yard Passers State by State Rank: Installment 3
Installment 3 of our database gives in-depth statistical data for states 11-17 in our per capita ranking system.
For those of you interested in an overview of the rankings, a table can be found by clicking the installment 1 link in the text box to your right. In addition, links to all installments for the 3,000 yard passer database can be found in the text box to your right.
For those of you that are interested in other state football production databases presented by Larry Rankin, links can be found by clicking the Larry Rankin profile in the upper right-hand corner or by using the links at the end of this page.
References
In compiling this data the author used NFL.com, Profootballreference.com, and Wikipedia for research.
If you encounter any information you believe to be flawed, the author would appreciate your feedback.
11. Kentucky
Per Capita Score: 159
3,000 Yard Passing Performances: 7
Phil Simms wasn’t a flashy player, and the Bill Parcels offensive style he played underemployed a grind it out style, but Sims was an excellent field general.
His Super Bowl victory with the giants in which he went 22/25, threw for 3 touchdowns, and had a 150.9 QB rating is one of the finest Super Bowl performances ever and garnered him a Super Bowl MVP.
Should he be in the Hall of Fame? It is hard to say, but he is certainly worthy of consideration.
Kentucky 3,000 Yard Passing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Yds
| Cmp
| Att
| Cmp%
| TD
| Int
| Rtng
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1984 NY Giants
| Phil Simms
| 4,044
| 286
| 533
| 53.7
| 22
| 18
| 78.1
|
1985 NY Gia
| Phil Simms
| 3,829
| 275
| 495
| 55.6
| 22
| 20
| 78.6
|
1986 NY Giants
| Phil Simms
| 3,487
| 259
| 468
| 55.3
| 21
| 22
| 74.6
|
1988 NY Gia
| Phil Simms
| 3,359
| 263
| 479
| 54.9
| 21
| 11
| 82.1
|
1989 NY Gia
| Phil Simms
| 3,061
| 228
| 405
| 56.3
| 14
| 14
| 77.6
|
2001 Cle Brwn
| Tim Couch
| 3,040
| 272
| 454
| 59.9
| 17
| 21
| 73.1
|
1993 NY Gia
| Phil Simms
| 3,038
| 247
| 400
| 61.8
| 15
| 9
| 88.3
|
12. Ohio
Per Capita Score: 156
3,000 Yard Passing Performances: 18
Arguably the most notable name amongst Ohio born QBs is Roger Staubach, a Hall of Famer who went to 4 Super Bowls with the Cowboys, winning 2 and losing 2 and finishing as MVP of one.
One could also make the argument for Ben Roethlisberger, who has been to 3 Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning 2.
Other notable names on Ohio’s list are Bernie Kosar, who had a stellar career for the Browns, and Jim Harbaugh, who had a good career at QB, but is having an elite career as a coach.
Ohio 3,000 Yard Passing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Yds
| Cmp
| Att
| Cmp%
| TD
| Int
| Rtng
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 Pit Steel
| Ben Roethlisberger
| 4,328
| 337
| 506
| 66.6
| 26
| 12
| 100.5
|
2013 Pit Steel
| Ben Roethlisberger
| 4,261
| 375
| 584
| 64.2
| 28
| 14
| 92.0
|
2000 KC Chief
| Elvis Grbac
| 4,169
| 326
| 547
| 59.6
| 28
| 14
| 89.9
|
2011 Pit Steel
| Ben Roethlisberger
| 4,077
| 324
| 513
| 63.2
| 21
| 14
| 90.1
|
1986 Cle Brwn
| Bernie Kosar
| 3,854
| 310
| 531
| 58.4
| 17
| 10
| 83.8
|
1979 Dal Cwby
| Roger Staubach
| 3,586
| 267
| 461
| 57.9
| 27
| 11
| 92.3
|
1989 Cle Brwn
| Bernie Kosar
| 3,533
| 303
| 513
| 59.1
| 18
| 14
| 80.3
|
2006 Pit Steel
| Ben Roethlisberger
| 3,513
| 280
| 469
| 59.7
| 18
| 23
| 75.4
|
1991 Cle Brwn
| Bernie Kosar
| 3,487
| 307
| 494
| 62.1
| 18
| 9
| 87.8
|
1999 KC Chief
| Elvis Grbac
| 3,389
| 294
| 499
| 58.9
| 22
| 15
| 81.7
|
2008 Pit Steel
| Ben Roethlisberger
| 3,301
| 281
| 469
| 59.9
| 17
| 15
| 80.1
|
2012 Pit Steel
| Ben Roethlisberger
| 3,265
| 284
| 449
| 63.3
| 26
| 8
| 97.0
|
2010 Pit Steel
| Ben Roethlisberger
| 3,200
| 240
| 389
| 61.7
| 17
| 5
| 97.0
|
1978 Dal Cwby
| Roger Staubach
| 3,190
| 231
| 413
| 55.9
| 25
| 16
| 84.9
|
2007 Pit Steel
| Ben Roethlisberger
| 3,154
| 264
| 404
| 65.3
| 32
| 11
| 104.1
|
1991 Chi Bears
| Jim Harbaugh
| 3,121
| 275
| 478
| 57.5
| 15
| 16
| 73.7
|
2001 Bal Rav
| Elvis Grbac
| 3,033
| 265
| 467
| 56.7
| 15
| 18
| 71.1
|
1987 Cle Brwn
| Bernie Kosar
| 3,033
| 241
| 389
| 62.0
| 22
| 9
| 95.4
|
13. Oregon
Per Capita Score: 153
3,000 Yard Passing Performances: 6
Neil Lomax is one of those quarterbacks not many people remember, but considering the talent around him at the Cardinals, he put up some very impressive numbers.
Oregon 3,000 Yard Passing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Yds
| Cmp
| Att
| Cmp%
| TD
| Int
| Rtng
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1984 Stl Cards
| Neil Lomax
| 4,614
| 345
| 560
| 61.6
| 28
| 16
| 92.5
|
2007 Cle Brwn
| Derek Anderson
| 3,787
| 298
| 527
| 56.5
| 29
| 19
| 82.5
|
1988 Pho Cards
| Neil Lomax
| 3,395
| 255
| 443
| 57.6
| 20
| 11
| 86.7
|
1987 Stl Cards
| Neil Lomax
| 3,387
| 275
| 463
| 59.4
| 24
| 12
| 88.5
|
1985 Stl Cards
| Neil Lomax
| 3,214
| 265
| 471
| 56.3
| 18
| 12
| 79.5
|
2004 Det Lions
| Joey Harrington
| 3,047
| 274
| 489
| 56.0
| 19
| 12
| 77.5
|
14. Indiana
Per Capita Score: 152
3,000 Yard Passing Performances: 10
Indiana’s list of QBs is somewhat of a laundry list of players that didn’t or haven’t lived up to the lofty expectations fans had for them coming out of college.
Jeff George was very highly touted coming out of college, and he certainly did some good things, but he never quite lived up to what was expected of him. Either fairly or not, many indicated that he was difficult to work with.
Jay Cutler has looked supremely talented at times and not so great at others. Again, fairly or not, he is a player many have complained about as being difficult to work with.
Rex Grossman was another player that was highly thought of coming out of college. He managed to guide the Bears to a Super Bowl appearance in 2006, but with exception of that, his career has been fairly uneventful.
Indiana 3,000 Yard Passing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Yds
| Cmp
| Att
| Cmp%
| TD
| Int
| Rtng
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 Den Bronc
| Jay Cutler
| 4,526
| 384
| 616
| 62.3
| 25
| 18
| 86.0
|
1995 Atl Fal
| Jeff George
| 4,143
| 336
| 557
| 60.3
| 24
| 11
| 89.5
|
1997 Oak Rai
| Jeff George
| 3,917
| 290
| 521
| 55.7
| 29
| 9
| 91.2
|
1994 Atl Fal
| Jeff George
| 3,734
| 322
| 524
| 61.5
| 23
| 18
| 83.3
|
2009 Chi Bears
| Jay Cutler
| 3,666
| 336
| 555
| 60.5
| 27
| 26
| 76.8
|
2007 Den Bronc
| Jay Cutler
| 3,497
| 297
| 467
| 63.6
| 20
| 14
| 88.1
|
2010 Chi Bears
| Jay Cutler
| 3,274
| 261
| 432
| 60.4
| 23
| 16
| 86.3
|
2006 Chi Bears
| Rex Grossman
| 3,193
| 262
| 480
| 54.6
| 23
| 20
| 73.9
|
2011 Was Rdskn
| Rex Grossman
| 3,151
| 265
| 458
| 57.9
| 16
| 20
| 72.4
|
2012 Chi Bears
| Jay Cutler
| 3,033
| 255
| 434
| 58.8
| 19
| 14
| 81.3
|
15. Virginia
Per Capita Score: 145
3,000 Yard Passing Performances: 12
There have been a number of talented quarterbacks to come out of Virginia. Perhaps the greatest career was that of Fran Tarkenton, who at the time of his retirement had almost ever career passing record. Takenton took the Vikings to 3 Super Bowls, though he lost all of them, and is a member of the Hall of Fame.
Those who remember Tarkenton usually describe him as an elusive QB with poor arm strength and a knack for finding open receivers, especially on short routes.
Before Drew Brees, Aaron Brooks was the field general for the Saints and had a number of good seasons.
Michael Vick is arguably the most physically talented QB to ever play the game, and he is the only quarterback to ever rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.
Russell Wilson is not a flashy quarterback. With above average speed, he is undersized with average arm strength, but has been an elite team manager for the Seahawks. Wilson already has a Super Bowl ring.
Obscure Stat: Norm Snead’s 175 completions in 1963 are the fewest for any QB ending a season with over 3,000 yards.
Virginia 3,000 Yard Passing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Yds
| Cmp
| Att
| Cmp%
| TD
| Int
| Rtng
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 NO Saints
| Aaron Brooks
| 3,832
| 312
| 558
| 55.9
| 26
| 22
| 76.4
|
2004 NO Saints
| Aaron Brooks
| 3,810
| 309
| 542
| 57.0
| 21
| 16
| 79.5
|
2002 NO Saints
| Aaron Brooks
| 3,572
| 283
| 528
| 53.6
| 27
| 15
| 80.1
|
2003 NO Saints
| Aaron Brooks
| 3,546
| 306
| 518
| 59.1
| 24
| 8
| 88.8
|
1978 Min Vik
| Fran Tarkenton
| 3,468
| 345
| 572
| 60.3
| 25
| 32
| 68.9
|
1967 Phi Eagles
| Norm Snead
| 3,399
| 240
| 434
| 55.3
| 29
| 24
| 80.0
|
2013 Sea Shwk
| Russell Wilson
| 3,357
| 257
| 407
| 63.1
| 26
| 9
| 101.2
|
2011 Phi Eagles
| Michael Vick
| 3,303
| 253
| 423
| 59.8
| 18
| 14
| 84.9
|
2012 Sea Shwk
| Russell Wilson
| 3,118
| 252
| 393
| 64.1
| 26
| 10
| 100.0
|
1967 NY Gia
| Fran Tarkenton
| 3,088
| 204
| 377
| 54.1
| 29
| 19
| 85.9
|
1963 Was Rdskn
| Norm Snead
| 3,043
| 175
| 363
| 48.2
| 13
| 27
| 58.1
|
2010 Phi Eagles
| Michael Vick
| 3,018
| 233
| 372
| 62.6
| 21
| 6
| 100.2
|
16. Wisconsin
Per Capita Score: 139
3,000 Yard Passing Performances: 8
Dave Krieg is the standout performer at QB for Wisconsin thus far, though Colin Kaepernick is still early in what looks to be a very promising career.
Many people overlook that Dave Krieg had a statistically significant career on many levels. With almost 40,000 career passing yards and 261 career touchdowns, had it not been for his lack of post-season games and penchant to fumble the ball, he would surely be in the Hall of Fame.
Dubious Distinction: Dave Krieg’s 153 career fumbles is an NFL record he probably doesn’t want.
Wisconsin 3,000 Yard Passing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Yds
| Cmp
| Att
| Cmp%
| TD
| Int
| Rtng
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1986 Was Rdskn
| Jay Schroeder
| 4,109
| 276
| 541
| 51.0
| 22
| 22
| 72.9
|
1984 Sea Shwk
| Dave Krieg
| 3,671
| 276
| 480
| 57.5
| 32
| 24
| 83.3
|
1985 Sea Shwk
| Dave Krieg
| 3,602
| 285
| 532
| 53.6
| 27
| 20
| 76.2
|
1995 Ari Cards
| Dave Krieg
| 3,554
| 304
| 521
| 58.3
| 16
| 21
| 72.6
|
1989 Sea Shwk
| Dave Krieg
| 3,309
| 286
| 499
| 57.3
| 21
| 20
| 74.8
|
2013 SF 49ers
| Colin Kaepernick
| 3,197
| 243
| 416
| 58.4
| 21
| 8
| 91.6
|
1990 Sea Shwk
| Dave Krieg
| 3,194
| 265
| 448
| 59.2
| 15
| 20
| 73.6
|
1992 KC Chief
| Dave Krieg
| 3,115
| 230
| 413
| 55.7
| 15
| 12
| 79.9
|
17. New Jersey
Per Capita Score: 135
3,000 Yard Passing Performances: 12
Joe Flacco is certainly the most significant quarterback to come out of the state of New Jersey. Thus far in his career, he has taken the Ravens to the playoffs every season save one, has won a Super Bowl, and garnered MVP honors.
Also of note for New Jersey is the career of Joe Theismann, who led the Washington Redskins to 2 Super Bowl appearances during his career, winning one. Theismann’s career was ended by Lawrence Taylor, who snapped his leg on a tackle that is considered one of the most gruesome injuries in NFL history.
Obscure State: Frank Tripucka was among three players to first break the 3,000 yard passing barrier in 1960.
New Jersey 3,000 Yard Passing Performances
Year/Team
| Name
| Yds
| Cmp
| Att
| Cmp%
| TD
| Int
| Rtng
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 Bal Rav
| Joe Flacco
| 3,912
| 362
| 614
| 59.0
| 19
| 22
| 73.1
|
2012 Bal Rav
| Joe Flacco
| 3,817
| 317
| 531
| 59.7
| 22
| 10
| 87.7
|
1983 Was Rdskn
| Joe Theismann
| 3,714
| 276
| 459
| 60.1
| 29
| 11
| 97.0
|
2010 Bal Rav
| Joe Flacco
| 3,622
| 306
| 489
| 62.6
| 25
| 10
| 93.6
|
2008 Jax Jag
| David Garrard
| 3,620
| 335
| 535
| 62.6
| 15
| 13
| 81.7
|
2009 Bal Rav
| Joe Flacco
| 3,613
| 315
| 499
| 63.1
| 21
| 12
| 88.9
|
2011 Bal Ravens
| Joe Flacco
| 3,610
| 312
| 542
| 57.6
| 20
| 12
| 80.9
|
2009 Jax Jag
| David Garrard
| 3,597
| 314
| 516
| 60.9
| 15
| 10
| 83.5
|
1981 Was Rdskn
| Joe Theismann
| 3,568
| 293
| 496
| 59.1
| 19
| 20
| 77.3
|
1984 Was Rdskn
| Joe Theismann
| 3,391
| 283
| 477
| 59.3
| 24
| 13
| 86.6
|
1993 Pit Steel
| Neil O?Donnell
| 3,208
| 270
| 486
| 55.6
| 14
| 7
| 79.5
|
1960 Den Bronc
| Frank Tripucka
| 3,038
| 248
| 478
| 51.9
| 24
| 34
| 58.9
|
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