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Aug 30, 2023 · Six quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Judy Battista examines how that crop of players helped make pro football into the game we know today.
The draft is frequently referred to as the quarterback class of 1983, because six quarterbacks were taken in the first round — John Elway, Todd Blackledge, Jim Kelly, Tony Eason, Ken O'Brien, and Dan Marino — tied with the 2024 draft for the highest number taken.
Apr 7, 2022 · For nearly 40 years, the gold standard for quarterback draft classes has been the quarterbacks selected in the 1983 draft, headlined by Dan Marino, John Elway and Jim Kelly. That class largely...
- Bryan Deardo
Apr 26, 2023 · On Tuesday, April 26, 1983, the 48th annual NFL draft commenced. What nobody knew was the following 24 hours—a day headlined by a record six first-round quarterbacks, including Elway, Jim...
- Matt Verderame
Nov 13, 2023 · The historic Class of 1983 quarterbacks helped the NFL further embrace the passing game and enter an era of prolific passers.
Apr 26, 2023 · Only one draft class has produced three Hall of Fame quarterbacks (John Elway, Jim Kelly and Dan Marino): 1983. They could be joined by the class (Eli Manning, Philip Rivers and Ben...
