Jesse Palmer played college football for the Florida Gators and then played professionally as a quarterback in the NFL for the New York Giants, with a brief stint with the San Francisco 49ers; he also spent time in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes. He is best known for his post- football career as a TV host and analyst. Key details:
- College: Florida Gators (University of Florida) under coach Steve Spurrier. Palmer contributed as a quarterback during his college career.
- NFL career: Five seasons in the NFL, primarily with the New York Giants (2001–2004) and a period with the San Francisco 49ers (offseason/roster status around 2005–2006). In 2003, he started three of six games, completing 60 of 100+ passing attempts for 532 yards with three touchdowns.
- CFL: Spent time with the Montreal Alouettes in 2006, though regular-season plays in the CFL were limited.
- Post-football: Became a broadcaster and host, including work as a college football analyst for ESPN/ABC, host roles on The Bachelor franchise, and other TV projects.
Context notes:
- If you’re looking for a short answer: Palmer is known for playing at Florida in college and for the NFL with the Giants, plus a CFL stint, before turning to television work.
- If you want precise game-by-game stats or a complete professional career timeline, I can pull updated, sourced figures.
