Winnipeg Free Press
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May 19, 2026
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Mid rounds, big dreams: QBs selected later in NFL draft strive for success despite long odds
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Mid rounds, big dreams: QBs selected later in NFL draft strive for success despite long odds
Sometimes all it takes is a second or third round selection to make a quarterback’s NFL dream come true.
It's a common narrative in the league where quarterbacks like Matt Schaub (19th overall pick), Russell Wilson (75th overall) and Kirk Cousins (80th overall) have thrived despite being selected later than they were projected. But there is no guarantee of success for those second- or third-rounders, as evidenced by Sam Bradford’s career arc.
But for every Bradford, there are a handful of examples l…
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