Byron Leftwich
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Quarterback Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Cmp | Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | INTs | Sacks | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PIT | 2 | 25 | 53 | 272 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 18 |
| 2010 | PIT | 1 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | TB | 3 | 58 | 107 | 594 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
| 2008 | PIT | 5 | 21 | 36 | 303 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 27 |
| 2007 | ATL | 3 | 32 | 59 | 279 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 2006 | JAX | 6 | 109 | 184 | 1158 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 41 | 2 | 80 |
| 2005 | JAX | 11 | 175 | 302 | 2123 | 15 | 5 | 23 | 67 | 2 | 148 |
| 2004 | JAX | 14 | 267 | 441 | 2941 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 148 | 2 | 190 |
| 2003 | JAX | 15 | 239 | 419 | 2819 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 108 | 2 | 148 |
Career Summary
Byron Leftwich was an NFL quarterback who played 60 games and passed for 10,532 yards and 58 touchdowns.
He played for Jacksonville, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, and Pittsburgh after a record-setting Marshall career.
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Early Life
Leftwich was a Washington, D.C., native.
He went on to become Marshall's highest NFL Draft selection.
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College Career
At Marshall, Leftwich set Mid-American Conference career records for passing yards, completions, and completion percentage.
He led Marshall to two MAC championships, earned MVP honors in three bowl games, and finished sixth in the 2002 Heisman Trophy voting despite a leg injury.
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Path to the NFL
Jacksonville selected Leftwich seventh overall in the 2003 NFL Draft, making him Marshall's highest NFL Draft pick.
He started 13 games as a rookie and passed for 2,819 yards and 14 touchdowns.
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NFL Career
Leftwich completed 930 of 1,605 passes for 10,532 yards, 58 touchdowns, and 42 interceptions in 60 games.
He began with Jacksonville, later played for Atlanta and Tampa Bay, and was a reserve quarterback in Pittsburgh.
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Career Accomplishments
Leftwich won a Super Bowl ring with Pittsburgh after the 2008 season.
His strongest full NFL seasons came in 2003 through 2005, when he passed for 2,819, 2,941, and 2,123 yards, respectively.
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Playing Style
Leftwich was a quarterback with a veteran's perspective on both starting and reserve roles.
His NFL record included 50 starts and 137 rushing attempts for 415 yards and ten touchdowns.
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Legacy
Marshall inducted Leftwich into its Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007.
His Marshall passing records and 2002 Heisman finish established him as one of the program's most decorated quarterbacks.
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Post-Career
Leftwich began coaching with Arizona in 2016 and later became Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator.
He helped guide the Buccaneers offense to a Super Bowl LV victory and later departed Tampa Bay after the 2022 season.
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