Jim Everett is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He was born on January 3, 1963, in West Covina, California, and attended Purdue University, where he played college football for the Boilermakers.
Everett was selected as the third overall pick in the 1986 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers, but he was immediately traded to the Los Angeles Rams. He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Rams, where he established himself as one of the league's top quarterbacks. He led the Rams to three playoff appearances and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1990 and 1991.
In 1994, Everett was traded to the New Orleans Saints, where he played for three seasons. He had some success with the Saints, leading them to a playoff appearance in 1996, but he was released by the team after the 1996 season.
Everett then signed with the San Diego Chargers for the 1997 season, but he played in only one game before being released. He retired from football after the 1997 season.
Throughout his career, Everett was known for his strong arm and his ability to make accurate throws downfield. He was also known for his toughness and his ability to play through injuries.
Off the field, Everett was involved in various charitable organizations, including the Jim Everett Foundation, which was established to help underprivileged children.
Overall, Jim Everett had a successful career in the NFL, playing for three different teams and earning two Pro Bowl selections. He finished his career with 34,837 passing yards and 203 touchdown passes.
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