4. The QB started as a true freshman at Southern Miss, and in his four seasons there, he became the career passing leader in every statistical category, barreling past records set by alumnus and NFL legend Brett Favre (7,695 passing yards, 613 completions, 52 touchdowns). Mullens finished his collegiate career with 11,994 passing yards, 928 completions, 87 passing touchdowns and nine rushing touchdowns.