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Overall BQB List (List is Current as of 6/2008) – Let us know about errors or additions at BQB-Site Mailbox
Compiled By Lloyd M. Vance, Editor BQB-Site.com
This list is also featured in the book “Third and a Mile: The Trials and Triumphs of the Black Quarterback”
*** Note: Many HBCU QB’s are listed, but most have been deemed significant or have played in the pros
*** Not all Active College QB’s are listed
Thanks to Casey Lartigue, James Lundy, Herman Brame (Oregon History), and Marco Newton for their knowledge.
School Name Years Notes
Akron Jabari Arthur 2004-2007 Converted to WR after starting as a QB, 2008 Hula Bowl participant, Signed w/Chiefs as UDFA in ’08
Akron Mike Johnson 1988-1989
Akron James “Butchie” Washington 1997-2000 Played for Hamilton (CFL) in 2002
Alabama Walter Lewis 1980-1983 First Black QB at Alabama, USFL - Memphis, Spent time w /NE Patriots, Also played in CFL 1985-86
Alabama Freddie Millons 1998-2002 Converted to WR in college
Alabama David Palmer 1991-1993 Primary Position was WR, started at QB for injured Jay Barker, Finished 3rd in 1993 Heisman Balloting as a Jr.
Alabama Vince Sutton 1984-1988
Alabama Danny Woodson 1990-1991
Alabama Andrew Zow 1998-2002 All Time Leading Passer at Alabama
Alabama A&M Onree Jackson 1965-1968 Drafted in the 5th Rd in 1969 by Boston Patriots
Alabama A&M Tracy Kendall 1989-1992
Alabama A&M Roderick Stevens 2002-2004 Transferred to Alabama A&M from Cincinnati
Alabama State Tarvaris Jackson 2003-2005 Transferred from Arkansas, Drafted in 2nd Rd by Vikings - 2006
Alabama State Rickey Jones 1988-1991 Drafted in the 8th Rd
of the 1992 Draft by the Colts
Alabama State Darnell Kennedy 1997-2001 Played in Blue/Gray All Star Classic, Played in CFL and Arena
Alabama State Alcede Surtain 1992-1995
Albany State Kisan Flakes 2005-Present http://fightingillini.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/flakes_kisan00.html,
transferred from Illinois
Alcorn St Fred McNair 1986--1989 Seasoned AFL veteran (nine seasons in the league; Albany 1993-95; Florida 1996-00 and Carolina 2000-01).
Alcorn St Steve McNair 1991-1994 3rd in 1994 Heisman as a Sr., Drafted Hou/Tenn in 1995, (1st Rd) 3rd overall pick. 2nd BQB to start in Super Bowl
Angelo State Wilbur Odom 1987-1990 Transferred from Michigan and Started for 2 years at Angelo State
Appalachian St Armanti Edwards 2006-present Led Appalachian State to DIAA Championship in ’06 and ‘07, Had 2,000 passing and 1,000 rushing in ‘06
Appalachian St Richie Williams 2002-2005 Led Appalachian State to DIAA Championship in 2005, Playing in CFL in ‘07
Arizona Mark Fulcher 1980-1981
Arizona Bruce Hill 1973-1975
Arizona Alfred Jenkins 1983-1986
Arizona Ortege Jenkins 1997-2000 Signed as an UDFA by Ravens - 2001
Arizona Ronald Veal 1988-1990
Arizona St Grady Hurst 1970-1971
Arizona St Garrick McGee 1992
Ark-Pine Bluff Roderick Robinson 1998-2001 Signed
w/Jacksonville also spent time in NFL Europe in 2001
Ark-Pine Bluff Chris Wallace 2004-2007 http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=73064
Arkansas Gary Adams 1989-1991
Arkansas Pete Burks 1995-1996
Arkansas Kahill Carter 1994-1997 Converted from QB to WR in College, Later played in CFL, NFL Europe, and Arena Football
Arkansas Rod Forte 1984-1985
Arkansas Quinn Grovey 1987-1990 Led the Razorbacks to back-to-back Southwest Conference titles in 1988 and 1989
Arkansas Tarvaris Jackson 2002
Arkansas Robert Johnson 2004-2007
http://www.hogwired.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30724&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=186528&Q_SEASON=2006,
Converted to WR
Arkansas Robert Reed 1994
Arkansas Greg Thomas 1984-1987 First black QB at Arkansas. Later lost his starting job to Quinn Grovey
Arkansas Jimmie Williams 1987-1988 JC transfer who backed up Grovey for 2 years - Drop back Passer
Arkansas St Devin Hollins 2002-2005 Originally started at Wisconsin, Transferred to West Los Angeles JC (L.A., CA)
Arkansas St Cleo Lemon 1999-2002 Developmental QB, Cut in Training Camp 2002 by Ravens, Traded to Miami for AJ Feeley and a 7th Rd Pick
Army Greg Allem 1980-1982
Army Tory Crawford 1984-1987 Top 10 Rushing QB’s in NCAA History, Over 3,000 yards in his career
Army Johnny Goff 1995-1998 Wishbone quarterback who started for 2 years
Army Willie McMillian 1989-1991
Army Bryan McWilliams 1987-1990
Army Reggie Nevels 2001-2004 Went Undrafted in 2005 Draft, http://goarmysports.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/nevels_reggie00.html
Army Myreon Williams 1990-1991
Auburn Calvin Booker 2005
Auburn Kodi Burns 2007-Present http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/burns_kodi00.html
Auburn Jason Campbell 2001-2004 Drafted in 1st Round in 2005 by Washington (25th Overall), http://www.auburntigers.com/football/page.cfm?doc_id=505
Auburn Meiko Collier 1998
Auburn Dameyune Craig 1994-1997 Signed as a UDFA by Carolina - 1998, F\A w\Redskins in 2002, also playedd in NFL Europe w/Scottish Claymores
Auburn Reggie Slack 1986-1989 Signed by Houston Oilers - 1990, Played several seasons in CFL
Auburn Charles Thomas 1978-1981 First black QB at Auburn. Left handed Option QB as a sophomore he split time with Terry Elston
Auburn Allen Tillman 2000-2001
Auburn Pat Washington 1983-1985
Ball State Nate Davis 2006-Present Brother
of Kent State QB Jose Davis – Started as a freshman and led team to a bowl game
in ‘07
Ball State Talmadge Hill 2000-2003
Ball State Thomas Howard 1984
Baylor Jermaine Alford 1996-1999 Played for the New Orleans Voo Doo of the AFL
Baylor Kerry Dixon 2000
Baylor Odell James 1997-2000 Highly recruited Prep QB. Backup QB to Jermaine Alford, Converted to DB.
Baylor JJ Joe 1990-1993 When he left he was the most prolific QB in Baylor history. Passed for almost 6000 yards
Baylor Terrance Parks 2001-2005
Baylor Allen Rice 1982-1983
Baylor Adrian Robinson 1993-1995
Baylor Terrance Parks 2005-Present http://baylorbears.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/parks_terrance00.html
, Converted to WR in 2006
Benedict College Ramon Robinson 1996-1999 Osceola of the NIFL, also played for Sask (CFL) – 2000
Bethune Cookman Mike Jackson 1991-1994 NJ Gladiators (Arena) - 2001
Boston College Willie Hicks 1988-1990 Had a really good sophomore year, but was injured the next year and did not return for his senior year
Bowling Green Josh Harris 2000-2003 Drafted by Baltimore Ravens in 6th Rd in 2004, Traded to Browns 2005, Signed by NY Giants in 2006
Bowling Green Omar Jacobs 2002-2005 Drafted in 5th Rd by Pittsburgh in 2006
Bowling Green Greg Taylor 1981-1984 Backup to Record Setting QB Brian McClure
Bowling Green Anthony Turner 2004-Present Current Starter, http://bgsufalcons.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/turner_anthony00.html
Bowling Green Jason Washington 2005-Present http://bgsufalcons.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/washington_jason01.html
Brown University Danny Clark 1985-1988 In 1988 versus PENN 2nd time two African American QB's started in same Ivy League game
Brown University Dennis Coleman 1973-1975 Coleman, who grew up in the Philadelphia area, In 1973 versus PENN 1st time two Black QB’s played in Ivy Game
Brown University Fritz Pollard 1917-1918 Led Brown to Rose Bowl, NFL signal caller for Hammond (IND) Pros before the position was called QB. Also was first black coach in NFL.
Bucknell Donte Ross 2005-Present
Bucknell Marcello Trigg 2006-Present
Bucknell Darius Wilson 2001-2004 Broke the Patriot League single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 720 (2003)
Buenta Vista Univ.
Chris Hawkins 2005-2007 Transferred from NC State
California Reggie Robertson 2000-2003 Signed as a F\A by Oakland in 2006 and Allocated to NFL Europe w/ Amsterdam
California – Davis Khari Jones 1996-1999 The 2001 CFL Most Outstanding Player
Cal St - Fullerton Damon Allen 1982-1985 Edmonton (CFL) in ‘85 and goes on to set many passing records and wins several Grey Cups, CFL 2005 MVP
Cal St - Northridge Sheddrick Bonner 1989-1992 One of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the AFL and two-time Arena Bowl champion
Cal St – Northridge Marcus Brady 1998-2001 Signed as an UDFA 2002, Cut in training camp Green Bay 2002, Now in CFL
Cal St – Northridge Damone Scott 1988-1991
Cal Poly Anthony Garnett 2004-2005
Cal Poly Chad Henry 1998
Cameron Univ. (OK) Larry McCrimmon 1980-1983 Drafted and Played for Michigan Panthers of USFL as a WR
Carson Newman James Banks 2005-2007 Dismissed from Tennessee in 2004 and transferred in 2005 to Carson Newman, All USA HS Player (Indiana)
Carson Newman Leonard Guyton 1999-2002 Completed 53-of-106 passes for 1,372 yards and 14 touchdowns w/456 yards, 10 TD’s Rushing in SR Yr.
Central Arkansas Brian Stallworth 2001
Central Arkansas Victor Turner 1984-1987
Central Arkansas Henry Young 2000-2003
Central Florida Daunte Culpepper 1996-1998 Finished 6th in 1998 Heisman Balloting as a Sr., Drafted by Vikings in 1st Rd.
Central Florida Rudy Jones 1988-1990
Central Florida Steven Moffett 2003-2006 Went undrafted in 2007 NFL Draft
Central Florida Brandon Sumner 2004
Central Michigan Marcelle Carruthers 1986-1987
Central Michigan Kent Smith 2002-2005 Signed as a UDFA by Raiders in 2006, On Tennessee Titans roster in ‘07
Central Michigan Derrick Vickers 2000-2003
Cheyney Errick Stewart 2000-2003 2004 Cactus Bowl All Star
Cincinnati Danny Barrett 1979-1982 Current QB’s Coach at Univ of
Buffalo, Played in CFL from 1983-1996 amassing 23,419 yards
Cincinnati Deontey Kenner 1997-2000 Signed by Ravens – 2001 as an UDFA
Cincinnati George Murray 2001-2004 http://www.ucbearcats.com/sports/football/bio.asp?PLAYER_ID=752, Backup QB, who is also playing WR
Cincinnati Brig Owens 1962-1965 Drafted by Cowboys in the 7th RD 1965 and Converted to DB, later played for Washington Redskins from 1966–77
Cincinnati Chad Plummer 1995-1998 Converted to WR and played for Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos
Cincinnati Roderick Stevens 2000 Transferred to Alabama A&M from Cincinnati
Citadel Duran Lawson 2004-2007 http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=73386
Citadel Willie Simmons 2003 6-1, 195 - Transferred from Clemson and Florida A&M
Clemson Woody Dantzler 1998-2001 Only QB to Pass for 2,000 and Rush for 1,000 in College, NFL - Cowboys and Falcons, Chicago (AFL)
Clemson CJ Gaddis 2003-2006 Converted
to DB and was drafted by Eagles in 5th Rd in 2007
Clemson Nealon Greene 1994-1997 Led the Tigers to appearances in the Gator bowl in 1995 and the Peach Bowl in 1996 and 1997
Clemson Homer Jordan 1980-1982 Clemson 1981 National Championship QB, Offensive MVP of the Orange Bowl, Played for Cleveland (1987-Strike)
Clemson Willie Jordan 1975-1978 Played QB before being Converted to wr or db
Clemson Dexter McCleon 1992-1996 Started Career in College as a QB, Converted in Senior Yr to DB, Played for KC and Rams in NFL
Clemson Richard Moncrief 1989-1993 Quarterbacks coach at Alabama State University
Clemson Patrick Sapp 1992-1995 Converted to LB, Played for SD Chargers, Arizona Cardinals
Clemson Willie Simmons 2000-2002 6-1, 195 - Transferred from Clemson and Florida A&M
Clemson Louis Solomon 1992-1995
Clemson Chansi Stuckey 2002-2006 Converted to WR, Drafted by Jets
in 7th Rd in 2007
Colgate Chris Brown 2001-2004 http://athletics.colgate.edu/Football/player%20stats/cbrown.htm , 5-11, 200
Colorado Charles Davis 1978-1981
Colorado Darian Hagan 1988-1992 Finished 5th in Heisman Balloting in 1989 as a So., Shared National Championship with Georgia Tech in 1990.
Colorado Bernard Jackson 2004-2007t http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=3845&SPID=255&DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=23111&Q_SEASON=2004
Colorado Charles S. Johnson 1988-1992 Backup QB for 1990 Championship Team – Finished Orange Bowl Game, Scored 5th Down TD against Missouri
Colorado Vance Joseph 1988-1992 http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=3854&SPID=255&DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=22921
Colorado Kordell Stewart 1991-1994 Drafted in 1994 in 2nd Rd Goes on to be known as “Slash” playing until 2005
Colorado Marc Walters 1986
Colorado Dave Williams 1972-1975 Two-year starter at Colorado. Converted to RB in NFL – Chicago Bears in 1970’s
Delaware Leo Hamlett 1993-1996 All-East quarterback and Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year in 1995
Drake Johnny Bright 1948-1951 Combo halfback/QB that passed for 24 TDs during his career, went 6-2-1, 6-2-1 and 7-2 against predominantly major college foes.
Duke D. Bryant 2000-2001 Transferred to Iowa Wesleyan for academic reasons, 6-2, 218, 4.76
Duke Brent Clinkscale 1981-1982
Duke Stanley Driskell 1980-1982
Duke Mike Dunn 1973-1976 Led team in rushing and passing in the same season in 1976 w/ 757 yards rushing and 1,078 Passing
Duke David Green 1975-1978
Duke Marcus Jones 2005-Present
Duke Thadeus Lewis 2006-Present
Duke Ron Sally 1981-1984
East Carolina Jeff Blake 1988-1991 Drafted by NY Jets in 1992 (7th Rd), also played for Cinn, New Orleans, Arizona, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Chicago
East Carolina Marcus Crandell 1993-1996 ECU record of 7,198 passing yards w/58 TD’s, NFL (GB - 2000), XFL (Memphis) and (Scottish Claymores - 2000)
East Carolina David Garrard 1998-2001 Drafted by Jacksonville in 6th Rd (2002)
East
Carolina James Pinkney 2003-2006 http://ecupirates.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/pinkney_james00.html
East
Carolina Patrick Pinkney 2006-Present
East Carolina Desmond Robinson 2001-2004 Mobile Backup QB
Eastern Michigan Charlie Batch 1994-1997 Drafted by Lions in 1998 (3rd Rd), Signed as a F\A, will spend 2004 on I\R with knee injury
Elizabeth City College Johnnie Walton 1972-1975 Played with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976-1979 also played in USFL (Boston Breakers) and WFL
Emory & Henry Gary Collier 1984-1987
Emporia
State Andre Sloan-El 2005-Present http://www.cos.edu/football/files/FB%20Media%20Guide%202006%20Book.pdf,
Transferred from Minnesota
Fairmont St Jarrod Furgason 1993-1997
Ferris
St Sparky McEwen 1987-1990 Former Grand Rapids Rampage
(Arena) head coach and quarterback
Fisk Henry Johnson 1966-1968 Drafted in the 12th rd of the 1969 Draft by the SF 49ers
Fisk John Jones 1971-1974 Played for the Jets as a backup to Joe Namath, 1st African American Quarterback for the New York Jets
Florida Johnelle Brown 1979-1982
Florida Gavin Dickey 2002-2004 Also played on baseball team
Florida Donald Douglas 1987-1989 Was QB for Emmitt Smith led team in 1987, Transferred to Houston
Florida Don Gaffney 1973-1976 Great option QB. Converted to WR and played a number of years for the Jets, Father of Jabar Gaffney
Florida Cornelius Ingram 2005-Present Converted from QB to TE
Florida Chris Leak 2003-2006 2nd All Time Passer in SEC, Natl Championship QB ‘06, Highly recruited out of Independence HS, Signed w/ Bears as UDFA
Florida Terry LeCount 1975-1977
Florida Cameron Newton 2006-Present http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2007&player_id=121
Florida Tyrone Young 1979-1982
Florida A&M Mario Allen 1994-1997 Played for Tallahassee in Arena 2, also spent two seasons as the quarterbacks coach at Alabama A&M University
Florida A&M Patrick Bonner 2000 Transferred from Temple, Signed with Tampa Bay (NFL) in 2001
Florida
A&M Albert Chester
2005-Present http://thefamurattlers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/chesterii_albert00.html,
Transferred from Stanford
Florida A&M Quinn Gray 1998-2001 Signed as Undrafted F\A. in 2002 by Jacksonville Jags
Florida A&M Nathaniel Koonce 1980-1983 Drafted by Tampa Bay Bandits of USFL in 1983
Florida A&M Casey Printers 2000-2003 Signed in 2006 off-season by KC after playing in CFL for BC. Played at TCU then transferred to Florida A&M
Florida A&M Oteman Sampson 1996-1997 Played for SF of XFL in 2001
Florida A&M JaJuan Seider 1996-1999 Drafted in the 6th Round of 2000 NFL Draft by San Diego
Florida A&M Ken Riley 1965-1968 Converted to DB in the NFL, Playing quarterback from 1965-1968, Ken led the Rattlers to a 30-10-0 record.
Florida State Anquan Bolden 1998-2002 Converted to WR, Former HS QB and Started Career at FSU as a QB. Played QB in Sugar Bowl - 2003
Florida
State Xavier Lee 2004-2007 http://seminoles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lee_xavier00.html,
Highly touted HS Prep player in Florida, As a Jr went undrafted in ‘08 NFL
Draft
Florida State Adrian McPherson 2000-2002 Dismissed from FSU in 2002, Also played on Basketball team, Indiana Firebirds (Arena), Drafted by Saints 4th RD - 2005
Florida State Fabian Walker 2000-2003 JC transfer - Transferred to Valdosta St in 04, Led VSU to Natl Championship
Florida State Charlie Ward 1989-1993 2d BQB to win the Heisman Trophy in 1993 as a Sr., Joined NBA (NY Knicks). Nat. Champion QB in 1993, College HOF
Florida State Peter Warrick 1997-1999 Finished 6th in 1999 Heisman balloting as a Jr., Drafted by Cinn. in 1st round, Converted to WR
Fresno State Adrian Claiborne 1993-1995
Gardner-Webb John Craven 1991-1994
Georgia Alonzo (A.J.) Bryant 2004-2007 Ft. Valley, Georgia - Highly
touted HS QB that spent a couple of years at QB before converting to WR
Georgia Quincy Carter 1998-2000 Drafted by Dallas in 2001 (2nd Rd), Cut in 2004 and Signed with NY Jets, Played Minor League Baseball for Cubs
Georgia Terrence Edwards 2000-2003 Former Option QB in HS
Georgia James Jackson 1984-1987 Three-year starter at Georgia, Leading passer 1985-1987
Georgia Wayne Johnson 1985-1988 Georgia leading passer in 1988
Georgia DJ Shockley 2001-2005 Drafted in the 7th Round by Atlanta in 2006
Georgia Hines Ward 1994-1997 Played FB/WR/QB/KR at Georgia, Drafted in 3rd Rd by Pitt. 1998
Georgia Southern Charles Bostick 1991-1995
Georgia Southern Jayson Foster 2004-2007 2007 Walter Payton Winner, Tremendous option quarterback, Ran and threw for 1,000 yards in 2007, Signed as UDFA by Dolphins in ‘08
Georgia Southern Raymond Gross 1987-1990
Georgia Southern Tracy Ham 1983-1986 Won Grey Cup w/ Baltimore in ’89 and won CFL MVP, College Football HOF, 2 consecutive 1AA national titles (85,86)
Georgia Southern Greg Hill 1996-1999 D1AA All American Option QB
Georgia Southern Trey Hunter 2001-2004 http://athletics.georgiasouthern.edu/sports/football/bio.php?a=42
Georgia Southern J.R Revere 1998-2001
Georgia Southern Kenny Robinson 1994-1997