Key Highlights
- The upcoming AFC Championship game is the biggest game he's ever played as he's stepping in as the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback after Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury, marking his first-ever playoff start and a huge opportunity in a high-stakes game. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWho is Jarrett Stidham?
- The Backup quarterback from Stephenville, TX, is set to take over at the AFC Championship. The 29-year old quarterback hails from a small town roughly 100 miles west of Dallas, Stephenville, TX.
- He was a standout in his high school days playing for Stephenville High.
- He emerged as one of the nation's most sought-after quarterback prospects, earning national attention, transferring south of Stephenville to Baylor in Waco, before later transferring to Auburn. While at Auburn, he led the Tigers to memorable moments, including big wins over SEC rivals Alabama and Georgia in 2017.
- He led the Tigers to an SEC Championship appearance and earned Second-Team All-SEC honors, becoming the SEC Newcomer of the Year.
