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Most passing yards through the first 5 seasons of an NFL career, among active players

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Justin Herbert’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Tyler Shough, would need 5,575 a game over his next 3 seasons.

Most passing yards through the first 5 seasons of an NFL career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Justin Herbert2020 – 202421,093
Brock Purdy2022 – 20262026 still being played13,665
C.J. Stroud2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons13,127
Bryce Young2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons10,488
Bo Nix2024 – 20263 of 5 seasons9,436
Caleb Williams2024 – 20263 of 5 seasons9,029
Drake Maye2024 – 20263 of 5 seasons8,952
Zach Wilson2021 – 20254 of 5 seasons6,325
Jayden Daniels2024 – 20263 of 5 seasons6,080
Kenny Pickett2022 – 20262026 still being played5,000

Method

  • Box scores start in 1950, so 57 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.