Jim Everett was a star on both sides of the ball at El Dorado High School in Albuquerque, N.M. As the starting quarterback and safety he led the school to its first state championship in 1980.
Everett took his considerable talents to Purdue University, where he fully committed to the quarterback position. His senior season was a revelation as Everett led the NCAA in total offense, set numerous school records and finished sixth in the 1985 Heisman trophy voting.
The star quarterback was selected with the third pick of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. Unable to come to terms, the Oilers traded his rights to the Los Angeles Rams.
The big, handsome signal caller was a perfect fit in Los Angeles. He had an incredibly productive and underrated career with the Rams and Saints and finished his career with the Chargers.
Everett passed for a career-high 4,310 yards
