Ranking the 15 Coolest NFL Quarterbacks of All Time

Being a great quarterback takes talent, leadership, and nerves of steel. But being cool? That’s a whole different skill set. We’re talking about the guys who had swagger in the huddle, style off the field, and a presence that made you stop flipping the channel. Whether it was their postgame fits, calm under pressure, or the way they carried themselves like they were born to be QB1, these quarterbacks weren’t just stars—they were smooth operators.

Here are the 15 coolest quarterbacks to ever throw a spiral, ranked from “chill under pressure” to “ice in their veins.”

15. Josh Allen

Allen plays like a linebacker with a cannon for an arm and laughs like a guy who’s always down for a wings-eating contest. He’s goofy, tough, and somehow always looks like he’s having the best time ever.

14. Lamar Jackson

Lamar’s cool is effortless—he makes defenders miss and jogs off like it was just another Monday. Quiet confidence, highlight reels, and a little humble mystery make him one of the smoothest in the game.

13. Dak Prescott

Dak’s got leadership, charisma, and that “unshakable under pressure” vibe. He’s the guy everyone roots for, and he handles the Dallas spotlight like it’s no big deal.

12. Russell Wilson (Prime Years)

In his prime, Russ had a zen master energy mixed with big-play magic. He always looked like he knew something the defense didn’t—and sometimes probably did.

11. Tony Romo

Romo had that laid-back charisma, loved the game, and somehow made every broken play look like improv genius. Now he’s crushing it in the booth, which honestly only adds to the legend.

10. Michael Vick

Vick brought video game moves to real life and did it all with a calm, cool aura that said, “Yeah, I just ran past 11 dudes.” He was a game-changer who made football feel like a mixtape.

9. Justin Herbert

Herbert has that quiet, California cool where he never looks rattled—even when launching bombs downfield. He’s basically a golden retriever in a QB1 body, and it works.

8 Patrick Mahomes

Mahomes talks like Kermit but plays like a magician, and somehow that makes him even cooler. No-look passes, comeback wins, and a chill demeanor make him the face of the league without even trying.

7. Joe Montana

Joe Cool wasn’t a nickname—it was a lifestyle. He was calm in the clutch, smooth with the media, and always looked like the moment never got too big.

6. Cam Newton

Cam didn’t just play quarterback—he styled it. Between the dab, the postgame fits, and that megawatt smile, he was basically the fashion-forward superhero of the NFL.

5. Steve Young

Young was the rare guy who could laugh at himself and then rip your defense apart the next play. He brought lefty flair and MVP swagger, all while keeping it totally relaxed.

4. Brett Favre

Favre had the whole gunslinger vibe, making ridiculous throws look like backyard football. He smiled after interceptions, played through everything, and always looked like he was just having a blast out there.

3. Tom Brady

TB12 became cooler with age like a fine wine—or maybe an avocado smoothie. Once the serious Patriot years passed, he started slinging jokes, winning Super Bowls in Tampa, and tossing trophies off boats.

2. Joe Burrow

Joe Brrr. Between the shades, the swagger, and the “I’m good under pressure” ice-cold stare, Burrow is walking, talking cool.

1. Joe Namath

Broadway Joe made mink coats and Super Bowl guarantees legendary. He was all charisma, all confidence, and decades later, still the blueprint for cool QBs.