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Best college football quarterback born in every state

By Roje Smith

Nov 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first quarter at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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BERKELEY, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Steve Bartkowski #10 of the California Golden Bears runs with the ball during the 77th Big Game between the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University played on November 23, 1974 at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. Stanford won 22-20 on a last-second field goal. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Steve Bartkowski #10 of the California Golden Bears runs with the ball during the 77th Big Game between the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University played on November 23, 1974 at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. Stanford won 22-20 on a last-second field goal. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) /

Iowa: Steve Bartkowski – California Golden Bears

The best pro quarterback born in Iowa is clearly Kurt Warner, but his college career at Northern Iowa was nothing special. Other signal-callers born in the state such as Kyle Orton and Trent Green had better college careers, but nothing too noteworthy. This leads us to Steve Bartkowski, the best college quarterback born in the Hawkeye State.

In 1972 and 1973, Bartkowski split quarterback duties with Vince Ferragamo and put up some decent numbers. However, he had his breakout season as a senior in 1974. During that season, he led the NCAA in passing yards and completions while being a consensus All-American. He also finished 10th in the Heisman Trophy voting that year.

Bartkowski would eventually become the top overall selection in the 1975 NFL Draft and enjoyed a good pro career. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012. Steve Bartkowski is easily the best college quarterback born in Iowa, and it may stay that way for a while.

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