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.[2] He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the tenth round of the 1988 NFL draft.[3]

Santos was cut by the Saints after not having played in their three exhibition games.[4] He was signed mid-season by the San Francisco 49ers after injuries to starter Joe Montana.[5]

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References

  1. ^ "A 'golden' opportunity for perfect Vikes, Bears". The Selma Enterprise. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Former Aztec Todd Santos Hurt by Saints' Cut
  3. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  4. ^ Miller, Scott (April 22, 1990). "For Santos, Draft Day Turned Out to Be Anything but Special". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "With Montana Ailing, 49ers Sign Santos". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. October 18, 1988. Retrieved January 29, 2024.


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