Gino Torretta - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: August 10, 1970
Position: Quarterback (QB)

Career Timeline

• 1993: Minnesota Vikings (MIN)
• 1994: Detroit Lions (DET)
• 1995: San Francisco 49ers (SF)
• 1996: Seattle Seahawks (SEA)
• 1997: Indianapolis Colts (IND)

College Career

Gino Torretta had a standout college career at the University of Miami, where he played from 1989 to
1992. His notable achievements include:

• Winning the Heisman Trophy in 1992, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football.
• Leading the Miami Hurricanes to a national championship in 1991.
• Finishing his college career with impressive stats, including over 7,500 passing yards and 50 touchdown passes.

NFL Career Highlights

- Torretta was selected in the 7th round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. - Throughout his NFL career, he played primarily as a backup quarterback and had limited starting opportunities. - He had brief playing time with the teams he was on, contributing to various quarterback rooms but did not achieve significant statistical success at the professional level.

Post-NFL Career

After retiring from professional football, Torretta has remained involved in the sport through coaching and sports commentary, sharing his insights and experiences from both his college and NFL careers.

Legacy

While Gino Torretta may not be as widely recognized as some other NFL quarterbacks, his achievements at the collegiate level, particularly his Heisman win and national championship, remain significant milestones in his football journey.