Surprising College QBs Turned NFL Stars: Redditors Share Their Misjudgments

Discover which college QBs took the NFL by storm despite low expectations. Redditors reveal their biggest misjudgments.

Bruce Feldman explaining J.J. McCarthy’s traits and translatable abilities to Ari Wasserman makes the top-5 hype make a little more sense.

Summary

  • Josh Allen defied expectations with a stellar NFL career.
  • Patrick Mahomes was underestimated, turning into a all-time great QB.
  • Eli Manning surprised many with his Hall of Fame trajectory.
  • Ryan Fitzpatrick’s journey from Harvard to the NFL astounded fans.

Josh Allen: From Doubts to Stardom

Reddit user darkmodepls24 admits, “I was so convinced Josh Allen would be horrible.”

The Mahomes Marvel

Wafflehouseofpain shares, “I thought Mahomes would be good, maybe make a few Pro Bowls. I was wrong.”

Eli Manning’s Legacy

AmancalledK reveals, “I thought Eli Manning was hilariously overrated, but he became a HOFer.”

Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Harvard Surprise

madein___ highlights, “Ryan Fitzpatrick’s 17-season career from a 7th-round pick shocked many.”