7 Louisiana Quarterbacks Have Played in the Super Bowl

The Pelican State has produced more Super Bowl starting QBs than most other states.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Louisiana has a rich tradition of producing some of the best NFL quarterbacks, including Peyton and Eli Manning. In total, 7 Louisiana-born quarterbacks have started in the Super Bowl, the third-most of any state behind California and Pennsylvania.

Why it matters

Louisiana is known for its high school football talent and ability to develop star quarterbacks. The state’s success in producing Super Bowl-caliber QBs speaks to the quality of the state’s football programs and the passion for the sport.

The details

The 7 Louisiana-born quarterbacks who have started in the Super Bowl are: Terry Bradshaw (Shreveport), Jake Delhomme (Lafayette), Stan Humphries (Shreveport), Eli Manning (New Orleans), Peyton Manning (New Orleans), Doug Williams (Zachary), and David Woodley (Shreveport). This puts Louisiana third among all states in terms of Super Bowl starting QBs, behind only California (14) and Pennsylvania (9).

  • The first Louisiana-born QB to start in the Super Bowl was Terry Bradshaw in 1975.
  • The most recent Louisiana-born QB to start in the Super Bowl was Peyton Manning in 2016.

The players

Terry Bradshaw

A quarterback from Shreveport, Louisiana who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl championships in the 1970s.

Jake Delhomme

A quarterback from Lafayette, Louisiana who started in Super Bowl XXXVIII for the Carolina Panthers.

Eli Manning

A quarterback from New Orleans, Louisiana who won two Super Bowls as the starting QB for the New York Giants.

Peyton Manning

A quarterback from New Orleans, Louisiana who won two Super Bowls, one with the Indianapolis Colts and one with the Denver Broncos.

Doug Williams

A quarterback from Zachary, Louisiana who led the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII.

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What’s next

As more talented Louisiana quarterbacks enter the NFL, it will be interesting to see if the state can continue its strong tradition of producing Super Bowl-caliber signal callers.

The takeaway

Louisiana’s ability to develop top-tier NFL quarterbacks, including 7 who have started in the Super Bowl, speaks to the state’s rich football culture and the quality of its high school and college programs. This success has made Louisiana a consistent pipeline for elite quarterback talent.