Where every NFL Week 1 quarterback went to high school

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season kicks off tonight with a Thursday Night Football showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions. Breaking down the 53-man rosters of the league's 32 teams, California high schools have produced the most quarterbacks with 12, including seven starters – Josh Allen, Derek Carr, Jared Goff, Jordan Love, Aaron Rodgers, C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young.

Texas follows with 11 active quarterbacks headlined by starters Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford and Ryan Tannehill.

Florida has nine highlighted by starters Lamar Jackson, Mac Jones, Anthony Richardson and Geno Smith while Georgia has eight spotlighted by starters Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence and Deshaun Watson.

Ohio (4) and Missouri (3) are the only other states with more than two signal callers on active rosters.

Read on for a complete breakdown. NFL quarterbacks by state

Josh Allen, Firebaugh – Bills

Jake Browning, Folsom – Bengals

Derek Carr, Bakersfield Christian (Bakersfield) – Saints

Matt Corral, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach) – Patriots

Sam Darnold, San Clemente – 49ers

Jared Goff, Marin Catholic (Kentfield) – Lions

Josh Johnson, Oakland Tech (Oakland) – Ravens

Jordan Love, Liberty (Bakersfield) – Packers

Tanner McKee, Centennial (Corona) – Eagles

Aaron Rodgers, Pleasant Valley (Chico) – Jets

C.J. Stroud, Rancho Cucamonga – Texans

Bryce Young, Mater Dei (Santa Ana) – Panthers

Andy Dalton, Katy – Panthers

Sam Ehlinger, Westlake (Austin) – Colts

Jalen Hurts, Channelview – Eagles

Case Keenum, Wylie (Abilene) – Texans

Patrick Mahomes, Whitehouse – Chiefs

Baker Mayfield, Lake Travis (Austin) – Buccaneers

Matthew Stafford, Highland Park (Dallas) – Rams

Jarrett Stidham, Stephenville – Broncos

Ryan Tannehill, Big Spring – Titans

Kyle Trask, Manvel – Buccaneers

Clayton Tune, Hebron (Carrollton) – Cardinals

Teddy Bridgewater, Northwestern (Miami) – Lions

Jacoby Brissett, Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens) – Commanders

Tyler Hutley, Hallandale – Ravens

Lamar Jackson, Boynton Beach – Ravens

Mac Jones, Bolles (Jacksonville) – Patriots

Nathan Peterman, Bartram Trail (St. Johns) – Bears

Anthony Richardson, Eastside (Gainesville) – Colts

Geno Smith, Miramar – Seahawks

Mike White, NSU University (Fort Lauderdale) – Dolphins

Stetson Bennett, Pierce County (Blackshear) – Rams

Joshua Dobbs, Alpharetta – Cardinals

Justin Fields, Harrison (Kennesaw) – Bears

Taylor Heinicke, Collins Hill (Suwanee) – Falcons

Trevor Lawrence, Cartersville – Jaguars

Davis Mills, Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross) – Texans

Deshaun Watson, Gainesville – Browns

Malik Willis, Roswell – Titans

Joe Burrow, Athens (The Plains) – Bengals

Sean Clifford, St. Xavier (Cincinnati) – Packers

Brian Hoyer, St. Ignatius (Cleveland) – Raiders

Mitchell Trubisky, Mentor – Steelers

Blaine Gabbert, Parkway West (Ballwin) – Chiefs

Drew Lock, Lee's Summit (Lee's Summit) – Seahawks

Skylar Thompson, Fort Osage (Independence) – Dolphins

Kyle Allen, Desert Mountain (Scottsdale) – Bills

Brock Purdy, Perry (Gilbert) – 49ers

Marcus Mariota, St. Louis (Honolulu) – Eagles

Tua Tagovailoa, St. Louis – Dolphins

Jimmy Garoppolo, Rolling Meadows (Rolling Meadows) – Raiders

Aiden O'Connell, Stevenson (Lincolnshire) – Raiders

Desmond Ridder, St. Xavier (Louisville) – Falcons

Logan Woodside, Frankfort – Falcons

Kirk Cousins, Holland Christian (Holland) – Vikings

Cooper Rush, Lansing Catholic (Lansing) – Cowboys

Sam Howell, Sun Valley (Monroe) – Commanders

Daniel Jones, Charlotte Latin (Charlotte) – Giants

Zach Wilson, Corner Canyon (Draper) – Jets

Tyrod Taylor, Hampton – Giants

Russell Wilson, Collegiate (Richmond) – Broncos

Brandon Allen, Fayetteville – 49ers

Will Levis, Xavier (Middletown) – Titans

Dak Prescott, Haughton – Cowboys

Trey Lance, Marshall – Cowboys

Gardner Minshew, Brandon – Colts

Easton Stick, Creighton Prep (Omaha) – Chargers

Kenny Pickett, Ocean Township (Oakhurst) – Steelers

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) – Browns

Justin Herbert, Sheldon (Eugene) – Chargers

Mason Rudolph, Northwestern (Rock Hill) – Steelers

C.J. Beathard, Battle Ground Academy (Franklin) – Jaguars