Big Blue View · Apr 13, 2024
How successful are quarterbacks drafted on Day 2?
Jalen HurtsWe recently looked at the NFL success rate for quarterbacks drafted in Round 1, finding that since 2010 only 37.2% turned into solid starters or better. Now, let’s look at quarterbacks selected on Day 2 during that same time period.
Day 2 QBs
2010
Round 2
No. 48 — Jimmy Clausen (Carolina Panthers
Round 3
No. 85 — Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns)
2011
Round 2
No. 35 — Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals)
No. 36 — Colin Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers)
Round 3
No. 74 — Ryan Mallett (New England Patriots)
2012
Round 2
No. 57 — Brock Osweiler (Denver Broncos)
Round 3
No. 75 — Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks)
No. 88 — Nick Foles (Philadelphia Eagles)
2013
Round 2
No. 39 — Geno Smith (New York Jets)
Round 3
