Every Elite Quarterbacks To Never Win A Super Bowl, Ranked

Every Elite Quarterbacks To Never Win A Super Bowl, Ranked

David De La Riva
Updated October 15, 2025 85.0K views 80 items

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Vote up the best QBs to never win the Super Bowl in their professional playing career.

The  NFL has witnessed many exceptional quarterbacks throughout its history, however, success in football is not guaranteed solely by individual talent. Despite their phenomenal skills and jaw-dropping performances, several great QBs have never lifted the coveted Lombardi Trophy. This collection of outstanding athletes who, despite not having a Super Bowl title to their name, are still regarded as some of the best quarterbacks to grace the sport, sparks a ravenous debate that to be the best, you have to beat the best, and tragically, none of these esteemed athletes ever have.

As fans explore this showcase of top-tier talent, they'll discover an array of players whose abilities transcended typical expectations. For instance, Dan Marino, a legendary Miami Dolphin known for his astonishing passing records, displayed remarkable skill throughout his tenure, but sadly never won a Super Bowl ring. Jim Kelly, another iconic player who led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive championships in the early ‘90s without ever claiming victory, will forever be remembered for his unwavering determination and inability to win the big one. Even modern day titans like Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen all can’t quite reach the mountaintop.

The best quarterbacks to never win the Super Bowl all have their own unique tale of heartache that solidifies his place among football's elite, and while they all might have missed out on that elusive Super Bowl win, they are still considered to be some of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.

Most divisive: Michael Vick
Over 6.5K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of Every Elite Quarterbacks To Never Win A Super Bowl, Ranked
This list is dynamically ranked based on user voting. The order reflects the consensus of our voters and is not influenced by paid placements or editorial bias.
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  • Dan Marino
    1
    Age: 64
    3,673 votes
    • Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Nationality: United States of America
    • Position: Quarterback
  • Jim Kelly
    2
    Age: 66
    3,078 votes
    • Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Nationality: United States of America
    • Team: Buffalo Bills
    • Position: Quarterback
  • Warren Moon
    3
    Age: 69
    2,798 votes
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
    • Nationality: United States of America
    • Team: Houston Oilers, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings
    • Position: Quarterback
  • Fran Tarkenton
    4
    Age: 86
    2,589 votes
    • Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia
    • Nationality: United States of America
    • Team: Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants
    • Position: Quarterback
  • Dan Fouts
    5
    Age: 74
    2,349 votes
    • Birthplace: San Francisco, California
    • Nationality: United States of America
    • Team: San Diego Chargers
    • Position: Quarterback
  • Philip Rivers
    6
    Age: 44
    2,611 votes
    • Birthplace: Decatur, Alabama
    • Nationality: United States of America
    • Team: Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts
    • Position: Quarterback