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Jake Christopher Delhomme (born January 10, 1975 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. more...

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After struggling in the beginning of his career, he has been the starting quarterback for the Panthers for several seasons. In addition to holding several team passing records, he is considered one of the team's leaders.

Early life

Delhomme was born to Jerry & Marcia Delhomme, both Cajuns; the last name Delhomme translates into "the man". Jake's grandfather Sanders Delhomme bred horses, and Jake's father Jerry was a jockey, who began racing at eight years old. Jake has called horses his "first love", and today he, his father & his brother own and train thoroughbreds. Jake went on to attend Teurlings Catholic High School in nearby Lafayette. Delhomme played both quarterback and defensive back for Teurlings; he made the all-state team in high school ironically not as quarterback, but on defense. Future Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning played high school football in the state at the same time as Delhomme, but the two never faced each other. As a senior, Delhomme threw for over 3,300 yards and 32 touchdowns en route to leading his team to the state semifinals.

College career

Delhomme played college football for the University of Southwestern Louisiana, now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, his mother's alma mater. The only true freshman quarterback to start for a Division I school in 1993, his passer efficiency rating ranked second among NCAA freshmen quarterbacks. Playing on a team with future NFL wide receiver Brandon Stokley and offensive lineman Anthony Clement, the Ragin' Cajuns won the Big West Conference twice, and finished with three winning seasons.

Delhomme finished his career as the school's all-time passing leader in yards and touchdowns. He started the last 43 games of his career, which was the longest among active quarterbacks at the time. Upon graduating, he was ranked 22nd in NCAA history for passing yards and 28th in total offense.

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