Best NFL player born in each of the 50 states
18. Best NFL Player Born in Louisiana – Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning continues to stand as one of the greatest NFL icons to ever grace the game of professional football. The football world has never seen such a quarterback revolutionize the position with how he audibles, reads defenses, and earning so much respect all across the world over his future Pro Football Hall of Fame career.
Manning has set numerous NFL records that only athletes can dream of. He retired in 2015 with 71,940 passing yards on 6,125 completions and 539 touchdowns to 251 interceptions. Even though he’s been retired for a few years now, he has undoubtedly inspired legions of players and fans with his legacy.
The Pelican State will always be home for Manning as Louisiana must be incredibly proud to be the birthplace of one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. A quarterback that completely revolutionized what the term “audible” stands for every single time he got to the line of scrimmage.
Career Accomplishments
- Owns the NFL record for most passing touchdowns in a season at 55
- 14-time Pro Bowler
- Owns the NFL record for most 4,000-yard passing seasons at 14