Statistics About The Average Nfl Qb Career Length

In this post, we explore various statistics surrounding the career lengths and trajectories of NFL quarterbacks. From the average career length to the likelihood of lasting over a decade in the league, we provide insights into the realities these players face on the field.

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"The average NFL quarterback career length is 3.3 years."

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"In 2019, the average age of NFL quarterbacks was 27.3 years."

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"On average, quarterbacks who start in the NFL make it nearly 5 seasons."

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"The percentage of NFL quarterbacks who have careers over 10 years is only 17%."

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"The average retirement age for NFL quarterbacks is around 35 years."

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"Only 1 out of every 5 quarterbacks drafted in the first round make it past ten seasons."

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"For a 1st round quarterbacks draft pick, the average career length is 11.35 years."

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"Among players who were primarily quarterbacks, only 74 had careers of 10 or more seasons."

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"According to Pro Football Reference, there are only 67 quarterbacks who have started 100 games or more, which is roughly 7 seasons."

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"For a 2nd round quarter draft pick, the average career length is almost 7 years."

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"There are 72 players who have spent 20 or more seasons in the NFL, 8 of them are quarterbacks."

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"The percentage of Super Bowl winning quarterbacks who had careers of 10 years or more is 79%."

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"33% of quarterbacks drafted in the first round since 2005 ended their careers in 3 years or less."

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"The average career length for quarterbacks who have won at least one MVP award is 15 years."

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"Tom Brady holds the record for the longest career as a quarterback in the NFL with 21 seasons."

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"As of 2021, less than 1% of all the people who have ever played in the NFL have a career of 20 seasons or more."

The statistics presented reveal the unpredictable and demanding nature of NFL quarterback careers, with an average career length of 3.3 years. While some quarterbacks, like Tom Brady, enjoy lengthy and successful careers, the majority face significantly shorter tenures. Factors such as draft round, MVP awards, and Super Bowl victories impact career length, but overall, the data show that longevity in the NFL quarterback position is a rare and hard-earned achievement.