Smartest NFL QBs in the NFC by GPA, degree, Wonderlic score
NFC EAST
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)
Prescott’s GPA is N/A. The Mississippi State QB earned his bachelor’s degree in educational psychology (2014) followed by his master’s degree in workforce leadership (2015). He has stated that he’s aiming for his Ph.D. in psychology one day. His Wonderlic Test score from the 2016 NFL Combine was 25/50 (average).
Daniel Jones (New York Giants)
Jones’ GPA is N/A. The Duke QB graduated with a degree in economics in December 2018. His Wonderlic test score from the 2019 NFL Combine was 37/50 (above average).
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles)
Hurts held a 3.38 GPA in college. The Alabama QB attained his bachelor’s degree in public relations within three years (December 2018) before he transferred to play at Oklahoma. His Wonderlic test score from the 2020 NFL Combine was 18/50 (below average).
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders)
Heinicke’s GPA is N/A. The QB majored in mechanical engineering during his time at Old Dominion, but never complete the degree. He returned to ODU six years later (Fall 2020) to complete a degree in mathematics instead. However, he got a call from Washington during the final exams, but it’s unclear if he returned to finish school after the NFL season ended. His Wonderlic test score from the time he entered the NFL Draft back in 2015 is N/A.