The draft is frequently referred to as the quarterback class of 1983, because six quarterbacks were taken in the first round — John Elway, Todd Blackledge, Jim Kelly, Tony Eason, Ken O'Brien, and Dan Marino — tied with the 2024 draft for the highest number taken.

Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. (/ m ə ˈ r iː n oʊ / mə-REE-noh; born September 15, 1961) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Miami Dolphins.

Apr 23, 2013 · Pittsburgh quarterback Dan Marino was part of a heralded NFL draft class in 1983. ( Wikipedia) It’s draft time for the NFL, the perfect jumping off point for ESPN to air its latest “30 for...

Dan Marino is a former American football quarterback. He played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). For several years, he successfully led the college football team of the University of Pittsburgh. During the 1983 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins picked him in the first round. He played for 17 seasons as part of this team.

Oct 21, 2022 · Dan Marino was a member of the vaunted 1983 NFL Draft class. He then became one of the best QBs in league history. This is his story.

Marino was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft and played with the team for 17 seasons until 1999. He set numerous league records and was known for his prolific passing abilities. Played exclusively in the National Football League (NFL) …

Marino led the Panthers to an 11-1 record, which included a Fiesta Bowl win over Arizona. The Panthers finished that season as the seventh-ranked team in the AP poll. As a sophomore, he completed 52% of his passes for 1,609 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.

May 23, 2018 · When quarterback Dan Marino (born 1961) was still available late in the first round of the 1983 National Football League draft, the Miami Dolphins were sur-prised and delighted. Marino set many major passing records over 17 seasons before retiring after the 1999 season, while leading the Dolphins to 10 postseason appearances and one Super Bowl.

Apr 25, 2023 · That was the day an odd contortion of fate had the Dolphins drafting Daniel Constantine Marino Jr. “I don’t feel like it’s been 40 years,” Marino, now 61, said Tuesday, with a small smile....

Apr 29, 2023 · Marino would shatter all-time records that ‘84 season with 48 touchdown passes and 5,084 passing yards. The NFL’S dawning new era of high-flying, pass-first football might as well have been named in his honor.