Greg McElroy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Greg McElroy. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Greg McElroy is a former NFL quarterback and current football commentator. He played college football at the University of Alabama, where he led the Crimson Tide to an undefeated 14-0 season in 2009, winning both the SEC Championship and the BCS National Championship. McElroy was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Before his college career, McElroy achieved success in high school, winning a Texas 5A state championship and earning All-American honors.

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2003: Record Held by Graham Harrell

In 2003, Graham Harrell made 67 touchdowns in Texas high school football, ranking higher than Greg McElroy in touchdown passes.

2005: Texas 5A State Championship

In 2005, as a senior and first season as a starter, Greg McElroy passed for 4,636 yards and 56 touchdowns, leading to a 16–0 season and the Texas 5A state championship.

2009: SEC Championship Game MVP

In 2009, Greg McElroy led Alabama to a 32–13 victory over the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship Game and was named the game's MVP.

2009: SEC Championship and BCS National Championship

In 2009, Greg McElroy led the Alabama Crimson Tide to an undefeated 14–0 season, which included the 2009 SEC Championship and BCS National Championship.

2009: Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week

In 2009, Greg McElroy was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week after leading Alabama to a 34–24 victory over Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.

September 2010: 20th-Smartest Athlete in Sports

In September 2010, Greg McElroy was named the 20th-smartest athlete in sports by Sporting News.

December 7, 2010: Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

On December 7, 2010, Greg McElroy was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a National Football Foundation scholar/athlete.

2010: Secured spot in 2010 BCS National Championship Game

In 2009, Greg McElroy led Alabama to a 32–13 victory over the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship Game and secured a spot in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game.

2010: BCS National Championship Victory

In 2010, Greg McElroy led the Crimson Tide to a 37-21 victory versus the Texas Longhorns in the BCS National Championship Game. He later revealed he had suffered cracked ribs during the 2009 SEC Championship game.

February 2011: Wonderlic Test Score

In February 2011, Greg McElroy scored a 43 out of 50 on the Wonderlic Test of intelligence during the NFL Combine.

2011: Capital One Bowl Win

In 2011, Greg McElroy led the Alabama Crimson Tide to a 10–3 record, including a 49–7 win over Michigan State in the Capital One Bowl. His senior season began with a 5–0 start.