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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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STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Jason White #18 of Oklahoma drops back to pass against Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 30, 2004 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 38-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK – OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Jason White #18 of Oklahoma drops back to pass against Oklahoma State at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 30, 2004 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 38-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

Oklahoma: Jason White – Oklahoma Sooners

This choice may surprise some people. After all, current Minnesota Vikings starter and former Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford was born in the state. However, his overall college career pales in comparison to that of Jason White.

White was born and raised in Tuttle, Oklahoma and played quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1999 to 2004. His best seasons came in 2003 and 2004 when he had the school contending for national championships. In 2003, his outstanding play earned him several awards, including the Davey O’Brien Award and the Player of the Year title from the AP and Sporting News.

He was also a unanimous All-American that year and went on to win the Heisman Trophy. The following season, he won the Davey O’Brien Award again and finished third in the Heisman voting. He led the Sooners to consecutive BCS National Championship games during that span, losing both.

Despite his collegiate success, White went undrafted. He was eventually signed by the Tennessee Titans but decided to quit football due to weak knees. Even though he never succeeded at the next level, Jason White is the best college quarterback born in the Sooner State.

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