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Sometimes, the quarterbacks who are elite at the collegiate level are bound for superstardom when they make the jump to the NFL. But sometimes those guys either peaked in their college days, or were never really meant to play at the professional level. Whether they failed because of injuries, off-field issues, or just poor play, all of these players provide fascinating case studies of the NFL’s demanding environment.
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For every Dan Marino and Peyton Manning, there’s a JaMarcus Russell and Matt Leinart. Without further delay, here are 20+ quarterbacks who were elite at the college level, but struggled mightily once they entered the NFL.
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