Being a quarter back in the NFL is no mean feat. The position is arguably the most intrinsic in the game with a quarter needing both a sharp mind and athletic ability to thrive in the role.
In fact, as the team’s key playmaker, the quarter back translates a coach’s offensive tactics onto the field of play by executing what the coach draws up on his playbook.
Some of the league’s all time greatest quarterbacks include the likes of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Joe Montana.
With things well underway in the 2022 NFL the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Brady and Aaron Rodgers are all vying to become the best quarter back in the league.
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The ability to throw long and accurately are the two traits quarterbacks define themselves by. However for the purpose of sheer entertainment and wow factor a quarterback is often measured by the distance he can cover when releasing the ball.
Below are some of the longest throws in NFL history.
Longest NFL pass
The record for longest NFL pass is currently owned by Baker Mayfield, who an astounding 70.5 yard hail mary against the Baltimore Ravens in 2020.
Unfortunately Mayfield missed his mark, meaning his efforts weren’t rewarded with a touchdown.
Randall Cunningham is another contender, with the quarterback rumored to have hurled the ball 76 yards during the 1993 NFL Quarterback Challenge.
Similarly Patrick Mahomes can lay claim to having one of the strongest arms in the NFL with the current Kansas City Chiefs quarterback throwing the ball 80 yards during his Pro Day with Texas Tech.
The longest passes during an NFL game
- Eli Manning, New York Giants vs. New York Jets, December 24, 2011
- Tom Brady, New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins, September 12, 2011
- Gus Frerotte, Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears, November 30, 2008
- Jeff Garcia, Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals, October 17, 2004
- Trent Green, Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers, December 22, 2002
- Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears, September 11, 1995
- Stan Humphries, San Diego Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks, September 18, 1994
- Ron Jaworski, Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons, November 10, 1985
- Jim Plunkett, Los Angeles Raiders vs. Washington Redskins, October 2, 1983
- Sonny Jurgensen, Washington Redskins vs. Chicago Bears, September 15, 1968