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]

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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]

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References

  1. Former Aztec Todd Santos Hurt by Saints' Cut
  2. "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
  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.