Stanford University boasts an exceptionally proud, legendary history of developing elite signal-callers who achieved phenomenal success both in college and the National Football League. Most notably, record-setting superstar Andrew Luck starred for the Cardinal before being selected first overall in the NFL draft, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections. Other legendary quarterbacks who honed their craft in Palo Alto include John Elway, Jim Plunkett, and Davis Mills, cementing the university's elite quarterback pedigree.