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The best NFL quarterback from every state

By Jarrett Bailey

Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick during the first half of the Falcons 17-13 loss to Cleveland Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick during the first half of the Falcons 17-13 loss to Cleveland Sunday, November 12, 2006, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 15: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 15: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before the game against the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Hawaii: Marcus Mariota

The list of NFL players born in Hawaii seems to grow by the year. Mariota is the best Hawaii-native quarterback to come from the Aloha state.

Prior to Mariota, the last quarterback in the NFL from Hawaii was James Ritchey, who lasted all of one season in 1997. Now, with Mariota and Tua Tagovailoa in the league, Hawaii is getting more representation at the quarterback position.

Mariota won the Heisman at Oregon, and was the second overall pick by the Titans in the 2015 NFL Draft. Things started off well for the former Duck. He threw for 45 touchdowns to 19 interceptions in his first two seasons, but his ceiling was quickly reached. Mariota doesn’t have a big arm, he’s predominantly a runner, and eventually, the Titans moved on to Ryan Tannehill.

Idaho: Jake Plummer

Ah, Jake Plummer. It’s unknown who gave him the nickname of “The Snake,” but that nickname belongs to Ken Stabler. Plus, there is only one true “Jake the Snake,” and that would be wrestling legend Jake Roberts.

That said, Plummer was a solid quarterback in the late 1990s through the mid 2000s. He threw a lot of interceptions, sure, but he had multiple solid years with the Cardinals and Broncos. He went to the Pro Bowl after the 2005 season- a season that saw Denver host the AFC Championship. Denver lost to Pittsburgh, but Plummer protected the ball the best he ever had that season before his final season in 2006.

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