Putting Up NumbersNFL

Most passing yards through the first 3 seasons of an NFL career, among active players

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Justin Herbert’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Athan Kaliakmanis, would need 6,952 a game over his next 2 seasons.

Most passing yards through the first 3 seasons of an NFL career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Justin Herbert2020 – 202214,089
Bo Nix2024 – 20262026 still being played9,436
Caleb Williams2024 – 20262026 still being played9,029
Drake Maye2024 – 20262026 still being played8,952
Jayden Daniels2024 – 20262026 still being played6,080
Cam Ward2025 – 20262 of 3 seasons4,652
Tyler Shough2025 – 20262 of 3 seasons4,370
Michael Penix Jr.2024 – 20262026 still being played4,201
Spencer Rattler2024 – 20252 of 3 seasons2,903
Jaxson Dart2025 – 20262 of 3 seasons2,522

Method

  • Box scores start in 1950, so 57 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player whose first 3 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.