Bill Connely Includes 2 NC State Quarterbacks in his Top-90 College QB’s Since 2000

Bill Connely recently updated his rankings for Top-90 College Football Quarterbacks since 2000, and two former NC State Quarterbacks made the list.

Russell Wilson landed at #30 and Philip Rivers finished 5 spots ahead of him.

30. Russell Wilson, NC State/Wisconsin
Years: 2008-11
Stats: 11,720 passing yards, 61% completion rate, 109 TD, 30 INT, 1,421 rushing yards, 23 TD

Wilson was so good in three years at NC State that he had his number honored; he then moved to Wisconsin as a grad transfer and led the Badgers to a Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl bid. How many guys can claim to be an all-time great at two different schools?

25. Philip Rivers, NC State
Years: 2000-03
Stats: 13,484 passing yards, 64% completion rate, 95 TD, 34 INT, 17 rushing TD

Rivers led State to its first 11-win season and third top-15 finish in 2002, his third as Pack starter, then followed that by throwing for 4,491 yards with a 170.5 passer rating, the 13th-best ever at the time, in 2003. (ESPN).

ACC Quarterbacks in the Top-90

6. Deshaun Watson, Clemson
8. Lamar Jackson, Louisville
11. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
16. Jameis Winston, FSU
25. Philip Rivers, NC State
30. Russell Wilson, NC State
53. Cam Ward, Miami
67. Kenny Pickett, Pitt
83. Matt Ryan, Boston College