Detroit Lions All-Time Quarterback Rankings
| Rank | Player | Rating | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slaps | ||
| 2 |
Jared Goff
Starter
#8 Active
|
Slaps | |
| 3 | Chill | ||
| 4 | Delulu | ||
| 5 | Delulu | ||
| 6 |
Tobin Rote
|
Delulu | |
| 7 | Delulu | ||
| 8 | Delulu | ||
| 9 | Delulu | ||
| 10 | Delulu | ||
| 11 | Delulu | ||
| 12 | NPC | ||
| 13 | NPC | ||
| 14 |
Joey Harrington
|
NPC | |
| 15 | NPC | ||
| 16 | NPC | ||
| 17 | NPC | ||
| 18 | NPC | ||
| 19 | NPC | ||
| 20 | NPC | ||
| 21 | NPC | ||
| 22 | NPC | ||
| 23 | NPC | ||
| 24 | NPC | ||
| 25 | NPC | ||
| 26 | NPC | ||
| 27 | NPC | ||
| 28 | NPC | ||
| 29 | NPC | ||
| 30 |
Todd Hons
|
NPC | |
| 31 |
Dan Orlovsky
|
Cooked | |
| 32 | Cooked | ||
| 33 | Cooked | ||
| 34 | Cooked | ||
| 35 | Cooked | ||
| 36 | Cooked | ||
| 37 | Cooked | ||
| 38 | Cooked | ||
| 39 | Cooked | ||
| 40 | Cooked | ||
| 41 | Cooked | ||
| 42 | Cooked | ||
| 43 | Cooked | ||
| 44 | Cooked | ||
| 45 | Cooked | ||
| 46 | Cooked | ||
| 47 | Cooked |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Detroit Lions
How does Jared Goff compare to Bobby Layne?
Jared Goff is the current starter in a modern, pass-focused offense, while Bobby Layne is regarded as the Lions’ all-time franchise quarterback from a different era with a more run-heavy, physical style of play.
How strong is the Lions offensive support?
The Lions have built a strong offensive core around their quarterback with a solid offensive line and proven playmakers at receiver and running back, and the new offensive coordinator hire is expected to keep that structure in place.
Will the Lions draft another quarterback?
The Lions are expected to focus early draft capital on other needs, but they could target a developmental quarterback on Day 3 or add a veteran backup in free agency to strengthen depth behind Jared Goff.
What offensive system will Lions run?
Detroit is searching for a new offensive coordinator after parting with John Morton, and candidates like Mike McDaniel and David Blough suggest the team will keep a familiar, creative, West Coast–style passing game with heavy play-action concepts.
Who is Jared Goff’s backup quarterback?
Behind Jared Goff, the Lions have a deep historical quarterback group, with experienced backups such as Charlie Batch, Dan Orlovsky, Jeff Driskel, Tim Boyle, and others available as organizational depth options.