Norm Snead

Norm Snead
Snead in 1961
No. 16
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1939-07-31)July 31, 1939
Halifax County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 14, 2024(2024-01-14) (aged 84)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolWarwick
(Newport News, Virginia)
CollegeWake Forest (1957–1960)
NFL draft1961: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
AFL draft1961: 5th round, 33rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts4,353
Passing completions2,276
Completion percentage52.3%
TDINT196–257
Passing yards30,797
Passer rating65.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Norman Bailey Snead (July 31, 1939 – January 14, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and was the second overall selection of the 1961 NFL draft.