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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 12, 1964 Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Selma (CA)[1] |
| College | San Diego State |
| NFL draft | 1988 (10th round, 274th overall pick) |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Todd Santos (born February 12, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs, setting a major college football career passing record with 11,425 yards.[2] He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the tenth round of the 1988 NFL draft.[3]
College career
[edit]Santos was the MVP of the 1986 Holiday Bowl.
Professional career
[edit]Santos was cut by the Saints after not having played in their three exhibition games.[4] He was signed mid-season by the San Francisco 49ers after injuries to starter Joe Montana.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "A 'golden' opportunity for perfect Vikes, Bears". The Selma Enterprise. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ↑ Former Aztec Todd Santos Hurt by Saints' Cut
- ↑ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ↑ Miller, Scott (April 22, 1990). "For Santos, Draft Day Turned Out to Be Anything but Special". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ↑ "With Montana Ailing, 49ers Sign Santos". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. October 18, 1988. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
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