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Who Was the Youngest QB To Win a Super Bowl?

Richard Janvrin Jan 29, 2025, 1:45 PM
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) celebrates a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn.
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  • The youngest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl was Chicago Bears backup Mike Tomczak in Super Bowl 20.
  • The youngest player to ever go to a Super Bowl was former Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis.
  • There have been four second-year quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl.

A capable quarterback, regardless of age, can elevate a team’s Super Bowl odds and win them the Lombardi Trophy. 

Today, you can bet on the football odds for all teams to win the big game at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

Below, I’ll examine the youngest quarterbacks ever to win a Super Bowl and more. 

Who Was the Youngest QB To Win a Super Bowl?

While Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was the youngest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl at 23 years and 340 days old, there was someone younger. 

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Mike Tomczak, who was 23 years and 95 days old, was on the Super Bowl 20 roster. 

Youngest Starting QBs in Super Bowl History

NameTeamAgeSuper Bowl
Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers23 years, 340 daysSuper Bowl 40
Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs24 years, 138 daysSuper Bowl 54
Tom BradyNew England Patriots24 years, 184 daysSuper Bowl 36
Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks25 years, 65 daysSuper Bowl 48
Joe NamathNew York Jets25 years, 226 daysSuper Bowl 3
Joe MontanaSan Francisco 49ers25 years, 226 daysSuper Bowl 16
Troy AikmanDallas Cowboys26 years, 71 daysSuper Bowl 27
Jim McMahonChicago Bears26 years, 158 daysSuper Bowl 20
Tom BradyNew England Patriots26 years, 182 daysSuper Bowl 38
Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers26 years, 336 daysSuper Bowl 43
Eli ManningNew York Giants27 years, 31 daysSuper Bowl 42
Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers27 years, 66 daysSuper Bowl 45
Troy AikmanDallas Cowboys27 years, 70 daysSuper Bowl 28
Brett FavreGreen Bay Packers27 years, 108 daysSuper Bowl 31
Terry BradshawPittsburgh Steelers27 years, 138 daysSuper Bowl 9

Who Is the Youngest Player To Ever Go To the Super Bowl?

The youngest player to ever go to a Super Bowl is former Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis. 

He played in Super Bowl 35 when he was 21 years and 155 days old. In that game, he had 102 rushing yards and a touchdown. 

Has a Second-Year QB Ever Won the Super Bowl?

Yes, there have been several second-year quarterbacks to win the Super Bowl. 

The list includes: 

  • Ben Roethlisberger
  • Tom Brady
  • Russell Wilson
  • Kurt Warner

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Richard Janvrin is a content writer for BetMGM. His work is also published at sites like Forbes, WSN, Gambling.com, Legal Sports Report, and more. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire.

Richard Janvrin is a content writer for BetMGM. His work is also published at sites like Forbes, WSN, Gambling.com, Legal Sports Report, and more. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire.