Jeff George was drafted No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 664th at Illinois College
The pick
How Jeff George came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 664th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1624% of career value
- Final season
- 200111 years after the draft
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff George.
Penn State
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Illinois College in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff George in the 1990 NFL Draft
Jeff George is a Quarterback out of Illinois College selected No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1990 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jeff George drafted?
Jeff George was selected No. 1 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/jeff-george.
What college did Jeff George play for?
Jeff George played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Jeff George's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/jeff-george.