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234
Games
51,475
Pass Yards
300
Pass TD
226
INT
3,407
Rush Yards
33
Rush TD
John Elway is a former quarterback out of Stanford, selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 1st overall pick (round 1) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 234 regular-season games from 1983 to 1998. He was named to 9 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Draft Details
John Elway Career Stats
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- 9× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 16 seasons.
- Ranks 2nd in the 1983 draft class in passing yards (51,475).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 234 | 51,475 | 300 | 226 | 3,407 | 33 | 3 | 61 | 1 |
Career span: 1983–1998.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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