MAP: Where NFL quarterbacks played high school football

By Thomas Frey Sep 26, 2024, 10:30am

California leads way with seven including Josh Allen and C.J. Stroud while Texas takes the second spot with six starting signal callers.

California is king when it comes to producing NFL starting quarterbacks. Seven teams are expected to start signal callers hailing from Golden State high schools, including Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels and Sam Darnold.

Texas is continuing its proud quarterback tradition as well with six starting quarterbacks including Andy Dalton, Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield.

Read on for a complete breakdown of where Week 4 starters played high school football.
(Graphic: Ryan Escobar)
(Graphic: Ryan Escobar)

California (7)
Josh Allen, Firebaugh – Buffalo Bills
Derek Carr, Bakersfield Christian (Bakersfield) – New Orleans Saints
Jayden Daniels, Cajon (San Bernardino) – Washington Commanders
Sam Darnold, San Clemente – Minnesota Vikings
Jared Goff, Marin Catholic (Kentfield) – Detroit Lions
Aaron Rodgers, Pleasant Valley (Chico) – New York Jets
C.J. Stroud, Rancho Cucamonga – Houston Texans

Texas (6)
Andy Dalton, Katy – Carolina Panthers
Jalen Hurts, Channelview – Philadelphia Eagles
Patrick Mahomes, Whitehouse – Kansas City Chiefs
Baker Mayfield, Lake Travis (Austin) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kyler Murray, Allen – Arizona Cardinals
Matt Stafford, Highland Park (Dallas) – Los Angeles Rams

Florida (4)
Jacoby Brissett, Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens) – New England Patriots
Lamar Jackson, Boynton Beach – Baltimore Ravens
Anthony Richardson, Eastside (Gainesville) – Indianapolis Colts
Geno Smith, Miramar – Seattle Seahawks



Georgia (4)
Justin Fields, Harrison (Kennesaw) – Pittsburgh Steelers
Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville – Jacksonville Jaguars
Deshaun Watson, Gainesville – Cleveland Browns
Malik Willis, Roswell – Green Bay Packers

Alabama (1)

Bo Nix, Pinson Valley (Pinson) – Denver Broncos

Arizona (1)
Brock Purdy, Perry (Gilbert) – San Francisco 49ers

Connecticut (1)
Will Levis, Xavier (Middletown) – Tennessee Titans

Louisiana (1)
Dak Prescott, Haughton – Dallas Cowboys

Michigan (1)
Kirk Cousins, Holland Christian (Holland) – Atlanta Falcons

Mississippi (1)
Gardner Minshew, Brandon – Las Vegas Raiders



Missouri (1)
Skylar Thompson, Fort Osage (Independence) – Miami Dolphins

North Carolina (1)
Daniel Jones, Charlotte Latin (Charlotte) – New York Giants

Ohio (1)
Joe Burrow, Athens (The Plains) – Cincinnati Bengals

Oregon (1)
Justin Herbert, Sheldon (Eugene) – Los Angeles Chargers

Washington D.C. (1)
Caleb Williams, Gonzaga – Chicago Bears