Player
Kurt Warner
QB (retired)
Kurt Warner: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
UDFA grocery-store legend turned 2x MVP, SB XXXIV champion, 3x SB starter. HOF 2017 (1st ballot).
MilestoneCareer honors snapshot
| Honor | Count |
|---|---|
| MVP awards | 2 (1999, 2001) |
| Super Bowl MVP | 1 (XXXIV) |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
| SB appearances | 3 |
| Career yards (1999-2009) | 35,944 |
Two distinct peaks: 'Greatest Show on Turf' (STL 1999-2001) and 'ARI resurgence' (2007-09).
TrendWarner season-by-season
| Year | Tm | Yds | TDs | INTs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | STL | 5,107 | 46 | 15 |
| 2000 | STL | 3,794 | 24 | 21 |
| 2001 | STL | 5,623 | 40 | 25 |
| 2007 | ARI | 3,409 | 27 | 17 |
| 2008 | ARI | 5,729 | 41 | 17 |
| 2009 | ARI | 4,342 | 32 | 15 |
Warner passing yards (peak years)
| Season | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5107 |
| 2001 | 5623 |
| 2007 | 3409 |
| 2008 | 5729 |
| 2009 | 4342 |
His 414-yard SB XXXIV game remains the highest SB passing yardage ever (still standing in 2025).
RareWarner's 3 Super Bowls
| Year | Result | Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 (XXXIV) | Won 23-16 vs TEN | 414 (SB record) |
| 2001 (XXXVI) | Lost 20-17 vs NE | 365 |
| 2008 (XLIII) | Lost 27-23 vs PIT | 377 |
He went undrafted in 1994. By 1999 he was MVP + SB MVP. The fastest UDFA-to-MVP arc in NFL history.
AnomalyWarner's pre-NFL path
| Year | Step |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Undrafted out of Northern Iowa |
| 1995 | Hy-Vee grocery store ($5.50/hr) |
| 1995-97 | Iowa Barnstormers (Arena League) |
| 1998 | NFL Europe (Amsterdam Admirals) |
| 1999 | NFL MVP + SB MVP |
His 2008 ARI run included the franchise's first SB appearance — at age 37, in his second team rebuild.
SplitWarner ARI postseason runs
| Year | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WC | Beat ATL 30-24 |
| 2008 | DIV | Beat CAR 33-13 |
| 2008 | NFC Champ | Beat PHI 32-25 |
| 2008 | SB XLIII | Lost PIT 27-23 |
| 2009 | WC | Beat GB 51-45 OT |
His 65.5% career completion rate trailed only Steve Young at retirement.
ComparisonCareer completion % at Warner's retirement (2009)
| Player | Comp % |
|---|---|
| Steve Young | 64.3% |
| Kurt Warner | 65.5% |
| Drew Brees | 65.0% (active) |
| Peyton Manning | 64.7% (active) |
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