Jacoby Brissett: A Comprehensive Look at His College Career and Beyond

Jacoby JaJuan Brissett, born on December 11, 1992, is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). His journey to the NFL involved navigating different college programs and showcasing his talent along the way. This article delves into Brissett's college career, highlighting his statistics, achievements, and the impact he made at each institution.

Early Life and High School Career

Brissett was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, and attended William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He was recognized as a top-rated high school player, demonstrating proficiency in both passing and running the ball.

College Career: Florida Gators

2011 Season: Freshman Year

As a true freshman at Florida in 2011, Brissett served as a backup to the starting quarterback, John Brantley. However, an opportunity arose when Brantley suffered an injury, allowing Brissett to start his first two career games in October. His first career start was against the number-one ranked LSU. In that game, he threw for 94 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the 41-11 loss. Overall, he appeared in eight games, completing 18-of-39 passes for 206 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions.

Jacoby Brissett's 2011 Statistics at Florida:

Games Played: 6
Completions: 18
Attempts: 39
Completion Percentage: 46.2
Passing Yards: 206
Average Yards per Pass: 5.3
Yards per Game: 34.3
Touchdowns: 2
Interceptions: 4

2012 Season: Sophomore Year

Entering his sophomore season, Brissett competed with Jeff Driskel for the Gators' starting job. He started the opening game against Bowling Green on September 1. However, Driskel became the starter for the remainder of the season.

Jacoby Brissett's 2012 Statistics at Florida:

Games Played: 4
Completions: 23
Attempts: 35
Completion Percentage: 65.7
Passing Yards: 249
Average Yards per Pass: 7.1
Yards per Game: 62.3
Touchdowns: 1
Interceptions: 0

In January 2013, Brissett decided to transfer to NC State, seeking a better opportunity to showcase his skills.

College Career: NC State Wolfpack

After sitting out the 2013 season due to transfer rules, Brissett took over as the starting quarterback for the NC State Wolfpack in 2014.

2014 Season

In 2014, he became the starting quarterback for the NC State Wolfpack. He had a great season, passing for 2,606 yards and 23 touchdowns. Brissett completed nearly 60 percent of his passes for 2,606 yards and 23 touchdowns with only 5 INTs. Brissett ranks seventh in ACC history for most consecutive passes (187) without throwing an interception.

Jacoby Brissett's 2014 Statistics at NC State:

Games Played: 13
Completions: 221
Attempts: 370
Completion Percentage: 59.7
Passing Yards: 2,606
Average Yards per Pass: 7.0
Yards per Game: 200.5
Touchdowns: 23
Interceptions: 5

NC State’s offense was one of the nations most balanced in 2014, totaling 2,659 yards on the ground and 2,652 through the air.

2015 Season

Jacoby Brissett's 2015 Statistics at NC State:

Games Played: 13
Completions: 237
Attempts: 395
Completion Percentage: 60.0
Passing Yards: 2,662
Average Yards per Pass: 6.7
Yards per Game: 204.8
Touchdowns: 20
Interceptions: 6

Jacoby Brissett is the only returning player in Power 5 conferences who compiled at least 2,000+ passing yards, 300+ rushing yards, 20 passing TDs and 5 or less INTs in 2014.

Jacoby Brissett played 4 seasons for NC State and Florida. He threw for 5,723 yards and 46 touchdowns.

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NFL Career

New England Patriots (2016, 2024)

The New England Patriots selected Brissett in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft, with the 91st overall pick. Brissett played his first NFL game on September 18, 2016, after starter Jimmy Garoppolo left the Patriots' Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins after suffering a shoulder injury. The next week, he made his first start and led the Patriots to a 27-0 win over the Houston Texans. He even scored a 27-yard rushing touchdown. He was on the injured reserve list for a while but returned to the team in December. Brissett won Super Bowl LI his rookie year with the Patriots. On March 15, 2024, Brissett signed a one-year deal to return to the New England Patriots. Brissett led the Patriots to an upset victory against the Bengals in the opening game of the season, winning 16-10. However on October 8, after losing four straight games and continued struggles, Brissett was benched in favor of Maye. In Week 8 against the Jets, Brissett made an appearance in relief of Maye, who exited the game in the second quarter due to a head injury.

Indianapolis Colts (2017-2020)

On September 2, 2017, Brissett was traded to the Indianapolis Colts. Brissett soon became the starting quarterback for the Colts. On September 24, 2017, Brissett had two rushing touchdowns and completed 17-for-24 for 259 yards and a touchdown during a 31-28 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Later that season, he threw for a career-high 314 yards in a win against the San Francisco 49ers. In 2018, Andrew Luck returned from his injury, so Brissett became the backup quarterback again. Before the 2019 season, Andrew Luck surprised everyone by retiring from football. This meant Brissett was once again the starting quarterback for the Colts. He had a strong start to the 2019 season. In a game against the Houston Texans, he threw for 326 yards and four touchdowns, which earned him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. In 2020, the Colts signed veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, and Brissett returned to his backup role.

Miami Dolphins (2021)

Brissett signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins for the 2021 season. When the Dolphins' starting quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, was injured, Brissett stepped in. He started five games and played a key role in six games total.

Cleveland Browns (2022)

In March 2022, Brissett signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns. The team's main quarterback, Deshaun Watson, was suspended for 11 games. He started all 11 games during the suspension, leading the Browns to a 4-7 record.

Washington Commanders (2023)

On March 16, 2023, Brissett signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders. In a Week 15 game, Brissett came in to replace Howell and played very well, throwing for 124 yards and two touchdowns. The next week, he again came off the bench and led three straight touchdown drives.

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Arizona Cardinals (2025)

On March 14, 2025, Brissett signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. After an injury to Kyler Murray, Brissett was named the starter for the Week 6 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. In his first start for the Cardinals, Brissett threw for 319 yards, 2 touchdowns, and one interception in the 31-27 loss. The following week against the Green Bay Packers, Murray was again ruled out, and Brissett threw for 279 yards and 2 touchdowns, but the Cardinals would fall 27-23. In Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys, Brissett picked up his first win as a starter for the Cardinals, where he threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for one touchdown in the 27-17 win. On November 5, it was announced that Brissett would remain the starter for the rest of the month as Murray was moved to injured reserve. On November 16, in a 41-22 loss against the San Francisco 49ers, Brissett completed 47 of 57 passes for 452 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, setting an NFL record for most pass completions in a regular season game.

NFL Career Stats and Accomplishments

Entering the 2025 season, has averaged the fewest interceptions per attempt in NFL history, with 1.4 interceptions per 100 passes.

Brissett has played with the Patriots (2016, 2024), Colts (2017-20), Dolphins (2021), Browns (2022) and Commanders during his NFL career.

Comes to AZ with several Cardinals ties. GM Monti Ossenfort was New England's Director of College Scouting when the Patriots drafted Brissett in 2016. He and head coach Jonathan Gannon spent three seasons together in Indianapolis (2018-20). Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing served as his position coach with the Browns in 2022.

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