Donovan McNabb

Donovan McNabb
McNabb in 2010
No. 5
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born (1976-11-25) November 25, 1976
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolMount Carmel
(Chicago, Illinois)
CollegeSyracuse (1994–1998)
NFL draft1999: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts5,374
Passing completions3,170
Completion percentage59.0%
TDINT234–117
Passing yards37,276
Passer rating85.6
Rushing yards3,459
Rushing touchdowns29
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Syracuse Orange, receiving four first-team All-Big East honors. McNabb was selected second overall in the 1999 NFL draft by the Eagles, where he spent 11 seasons. He also spent a year each with the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings.

As the Eagles' starting quarterback from 1999 to 2009, McNabb led the team to eight playoff appearances (including five consecutive from 2000 to 2004), five division titles (including four consecutive from 2001 to 2004), five NFC Championship Games (including four consecutive from 2001 to 2004), and one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX. McNabb ranks ninth in quarterback rushing yards and was the fourth NFL quarterback to amass over 30,000 passing yards, 200 touchdown passes, 3,000 rushing yards, and 20 rushing touchdowns. He is also the Eagles' franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions. For his accomplishments in Philadelphia, he was inducted to the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame in 2013.