NFL Records
Fran Tarkenton
Quarterback· Georgia· Round 3, pick 29
Fran Tarkenton is a former quarterback out of Georgia, selected in round 3 (pick 29) of the 1961 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants.
Draft Details
Draft
Round 3, pick 29 (1961)
Position
Quarterback
College
Georgia
Fran Tarkenton Career Stats
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1975)
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1975)
- First-team All-Pro (1975)
- Second-team All-Pro (1973)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1964, 1965, 1967–1970, 1974–1976)
- NFL passing yards leader (1978)
- NFL passing touchdowns leader (1975)
- NFL completion percentage leader (1977)
Career Totals
| Passing attempts | Passing completions | Completion percentage | TD–INT | Passer rating | Passing yards | Rushing yards | Rushing touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,467 | 3,686 | 57.0% | 342–266 | 80.4 | 47,003 | 3,674 | 32 |
Career History
- Minnesota Vikings (1961–1966)
- New York Giants (1967–1971)
- Minnesota Vikings (1972–1978)
Born: Richmond, Virginia, U.S. · Height: 6-0