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Neil Graff

#15 · New England Patriots
Retired 1 Year In The NFL
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16.3
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Neil Graff Legacy

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Neil Graff, the lanky Sioux Falls gunslinger who lit up Wisconsin Stadium with 33 straight starts as Badger MVP, was the ultimate football nomad—drafted 414th by Fran Tarkenton's Vikings in '72, then bouncing through New England, Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Green Bay like a pinball in shoulder pads. What made him special? Pure Badger grit, the kid from Lincoln High who chased NFL dreams on five teams without a single full season, embodying every late-rounder’s unbreakable spirit. No signature bomb, just the quiet legacy of a guy who suited up, competed, and never quit.

Neil Graff Rating Breakdown

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1 year with the Patriots

Neil Graff Career Stats via Wikipedia

0 Pass Yards
2 Touchdowns
3 INTs
0.0% Comp %
16.3 HAIR

Frequently Asked Questions About Neil Graff

How does Drake Maye compare to Neil Graff?

Drake Maye, the fresh-faced Patriots starter slinging it in 2025, towers over Neil Graff like a skyscraper next to a shed—Maye's got arm talent and mobility that scream modern NFL, while Graff's 51.4% completion on 35 throws for 221 yards and two TDs in '74 feels like a relic from the Chuck Noll era. Legacy? Graff's a quirky footnote; Maye's chasing rings.

Is Neil Graff in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Neil Graff's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame—no Canton bronze bust for the guy who went 18-for-35 as a Patriot in '74. His 54.6 passer rating and two career TDs barely ripple the league's history pages, though he did snag a playoff cameo. Closest he got to glory? South Dakota Hall in 2003 for college fireworks.

What is Neil Graff doing now in 2026?

No fresh intel on Neil Graff in 2026—he's faded from the NFL radar since his brief '70s stint with just 288 yards and two TDs across Patriots and Steelers. Picture him maybe coaching high schoolers in South Dakota, sipping coffee at a diner, or quietly golfing; the search turns up zilch on broadcasting gigs or big charity swings.

How would Neil Graff perform in today's NFL?

Neil Graff in today's NFL? Those pass-happy rules—no defensive holds, better protection—might juice his 6.3 yards per attempt, but his 51.4% completion and two TDs scream third-stringer at best. Mobility was nil back then; he'd get chased down by edge rushers like a deer in headlights, thriving maybe in a run-first scheme.

How does Neil Graff compare to Tom Brady?

Comparing Neil Graff's 16.3 passer rating to Tom Brady's 133.7 is like pitting a pop gun against a howitzer—both Patriots QBs, sure, but Graff's 288 career yards and two TDs over three seasons got mop-up duty, while Brady rewrote football. Graff's the warm-up act; Brady's the headliner who owned Foxboro.