NFL RecordsCarson Palmer vs Byron Leftwich
NFL Draft & Career Stats Comparison
Head-to-Head
Carson Palmer and Byron Leftwich both came out of the 2003 draft — Carson Palmer at 1st overall, Byron Leftwich at 7th. Carson Palmer has the longer career by games played, 186 to 62.
| Carson Palmer | Byron Leftwich | |
|---|---|---|
| Draft year | 2003 | 2003 |
| Round | 1 | 1 |
| Overall pick | 1 | 7 |
| Position | QB | QB |
| College | USC | Marshall |
| Games played | 186 | 62 |
| Passing yards | 47,048 | 10,710 |
| Passing TD | 299 | 58 |
| Rushing yards | 477 | 439 |
| Rushing TD | 8 | 10 |
| Receptions | 0 | 1 |
| Receiving yards | 0 | -7 |
| Sacks | 350 | 94 |