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Todd Santos

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Todd Santos
Personal information
Born: (1964-02-12) February 12, 1964 (age 60)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Career information
College:San Diego State
Position:Quarterback
NFL draft:1988 / Round: 10 / Pick: 274
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Todd Santos (born February 12, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs, setting a major college football career passing record with 11,425 yards.[1] He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the tenth round of the 1988 NFL draft.[2]

Santos was cut by the Saints after not having played in their three exhibition games.[3] He was signed mid-season by the San Francisco 49ers after injuries to starter Joe Montana.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Former Aztec Todd Santos Hurt by Saints' Cut
  2. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  3. ^ Miller, Scott (April 22, 1990). "For Santos, Draft Day Turned Out to Be Anything but Special". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  4. ^ "With Montana Ailing, 49ers Sign Santos". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. October 18, 1988. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
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