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John Elway is the best-ever NFL player from Stanford

Who is the best NFL players that the Farm has produced? The answer should be obvious

1. John Elway

First-round pick in 1983 NFL Draft
6'3", 215-pound quarterback

NFL playing career: Denver Broncos (1983-1998)

Did you ever think it could be anybody else?

Elway did it all as a quarterback in the NFL. He made the Hall of Fame, won two Super Bowls and a Super Bowl MVP, was named league MVP, won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, led the league in passing yards, shattered career records and, all in all, became one of the greatest players in NFL history.