Smartest NFL QBs in the NFC by GPA, degree, Wonderlic score

NFC SOUTH 

Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints) 

Dalton’s GPA is N/A. The QB was pursuing a marketing degree during his time with the TCU Horned Frogs, although it’s unclear if he received his degree within his four years with the team. His Wonderlic test score from the 2011 NFL Combine was 29/50 (above average).  

Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) 

Mariota graduated college with a 3.22 GPA. After the 2013 football season, the QB delayed the NFL Draft for another year in order to finish his degree at Oregon – which he attained in general science with an emphasis in human physiology in December 2014. His Wonderlic test score from the 2015 NFL Combine was 33/50 (above average). 

Sam Darnold (Carolina Panthers) 

Darnold’s GPA is N/A. He was a communication major while playing QB at USC, however, he never attained his bachelor’s because he was seven classes short before he decided to forgo his remaining eligibility to enter the draft. His Wonderlic test score from the 2018 NFL Combine was 28/50 (above average).

Tom Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Brady graduated college with a 3.3 GPA. The Michigan QB received his bachelor’s degree in general studies. His Wonderlic test score from the 2000 NFL Combine was 33/50 (above average).