{"id":502,"date":"2024-07-08T11:08:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T15:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/?p=502"},"modified":"2026-01-18T11:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T15:37:50","slug":"list-of-nfl-top-100-players-of-all-time-half-the-qbs-part-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/pfr-blog\/2024\/07\/list-of-nfl-top-100-players-of-all-time-half-the-qbs-part-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 100 NFL Players of All Time: Part 5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The NFL’s All-Time Top 100 list isn’t just a collection of legendary names; it’s a pantheon of gridiron gods who redefined the game. But among these titans, one position reigns supreme \u2013 the quarterback. These signal-callers are the orchestrators, the maestros conducting symphony-like plays that leave fans breathless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few years ago, the NFL released a list called the NFL 100<\/a>. It was a media frenzy and stirred controversy and discussion as only the NFL can. For our list, we will consult the NFL\u2019s choices but also use the power of\u00a0Stathead Football<\/a>\u00a0and its approximate value and fantasy rankings data to provide a top 100 of the NFL\u2019s best players. With so many deserving players, crafting a list of the NFL top 100 players is daunting. We\u2019ll tackle it by position groups and in multiple posts. We\u2019ll have a compelling 100 to discuss by the end, sparking lively conversations among NFL fans. We are getting closer to the end of the top 100 players chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article is a deep dive into the elite quarterbacks enshrined in the Top 100. These are the men who defied expectations, shattered records, and led their teams to glory. We’ll dissect their playing styles, delve into their iconic moments, and explore the lasting impact they’ve had on the sport. This comprehensive analysis will leave you with a profound understanding of their contributions to the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the pinpoint accuracy of surgical passers to the scrambling gunslingers who defied convention, get ready to meet the architects of victory, the quarterbacks who cemented their place as legends not just in the Top 100 but in the annals of NFL history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, please sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into Part 5 of the definitive NFL\u2019s Top 100 list: the best players of all time. This exploration promises to ignite debates, rekindle memories of legendary plays, and solidify your understanding of the men who have truly shaped the game we love. Here, you will find half of the signal-callers who made many memories of the unbelievable throws, extraordinary feats escaping the pocket, and more in football history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Some of the Top QBs Ever<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\tJohn Elway<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\n\n\n \n

\n \n John Albert Elway\n \n <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tPosition<\/strong>: QB\n\t\t\tThrows:<\/strong>\n\t\tRight\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n

6-3<\/span>, 215lb<\/span> (190cm, 97kg) <\/p>\n\n\n

\n Born:<\/strong> \n \n\t\tJune 28<\/a>, 1960\n \n \n in Port Angeles, WA<\/a><\/span>\n \n<\/span\"> (Age: 65-204d)<\/nobr><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

College<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tStanford<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t (College Stats<\/a>)\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>

Weighted Career AV (100-95-…)<\/a>:<\/strong> 140 (18th overall since 1960)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High School<\/strong>: \n \n\t\tGranada Hills Charter<\/a> (CA<\/a>)\n\t\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft<\/strong>: Baltimore Colts<\/a> in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Hall of Fame<\/strong>: Inducted as \n\t\tPlayer in 2004<\/a>\n(Full List<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

As Exec<\/strong>: 10 Yrs\n\t(Full Record<\/a>)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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