Teams with Most First-Round QB Draft Picks

Drafting a franchise quarterback in the first round is a high-stakes endeavor, and some teams have historically invested more picks in this position than others since the Super Bowl era began.

The top 3

  1. Top 3 Teams by First-Round QBs Drafted: Since the Super Bowl era (1966), the Cleveland Browns have drafted the most first-round quarterbacks with seven, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts with six each.
  2. Teams with Most Super Bowl-Winning QBs Drafted In-House: Several teams have successfully drafted quarterbacks who went on to win Super Bowls with them, including the Pittsburgh Steelers (Terry Bradshaw), Dallas Cowboys (Troy Aikman), and Green Bay Packers (Bart Starr, Aaron Rodgers).
  3. Teams with Highest QB Payrolls (2026): The Los Angeles Rams currently have the highest quarterback payroll in the NFL for the 2026 season at over $51 million, followed by the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills.

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