Zodiac Signs of NFL Quarterbacks: Which Sign Rules the Pocket?

Sagittarius is the most common Sun sign among the 14 NFL quarterbacks we looked at, with three of them: Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels. That is a tiny sample and no proof of anything, but it makes a fun lens for Sunday football.

Quarterbacks are the most analyzed athletes in American sport. We pick them apart by arm strength, footwork and film. Astrology offers a different, lighter question: does the Sun sign they were born under say anything about how they play, lead and handle pressure?

Below, we sort 14 current starters and notable quarterbacks by Sun sign, based on their birth dates, and pair each sign’s classic traits with what the player has shown on the field. Treat it as entertainment, not a prediction: astrology has no scientific evidence behind it, and nothing here will tell you who wins Sunday.

NFL Quarterbacks by Zodiac Sign: The Full List

Here are all 14 quarterbacks, listed in zodiac order from Aries to Pisces. Sun signs follow the tropical zodiac, and teams are those listed as starters or current rosters through Week 8 of the 2026 season.

No Cancer or Aquarius made our list, and this is a selection rather than the whole league.

Sign by Sign: What Each Quarterback Shows

Each profile pairs the sign’s classic traits with the quarterback’s career. The match is loose by design: you can find a trait for almost any player, which is part of the fun.

Aries: Baker Mayfield (April 14, 1995)

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, known for boldness, competitiveness and a need to lead from the front. Mayfield fits the type: the Oklahoma star won the 2017 Heisman Trophy, was the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, and has built a reputation as an emotional, swaggering competitor who plays with a chip on his shoulder. Aries energy burns hot and fast, and Mayfield’s best stretches have come when the Buccaneers let him play on instinct.

Taurus: Michael Penix Jr. (May 8, 2000)

Taurus stands for patience, stubbornness and the ability to endure. Penix’s path is a Taurus story: a college career interrupted by injuries, a late-career surge at Washington that took the Huskies to the national championship game, and a first-round selection by the Falcons in 2024. Taurus rarely takes the shortcut, and Penix’s comeback from setbacks is the kind of steady, grind-it-out resilience the sign is known for.

Gemini: Josh Allen (May 21, 1996)

Gemini is the sign of versatility and quick thinking, and Allen is one of the league’s most versatile players: a big-armed passer who is also a physical runner. He came out of Wyoming as the No. 7 pick of 2018 and won the 2024 NFL MVP award. A Gemini can adapt to any situation on the fly, and Allen’s ability to turn broken plays into big ones is exactly that trait. (Allen’s birthday falls just after the Taurus-Gemini boundary: the Sun entered Gemini on May 20, 1996, so May 21 is a Gemini date.)

Leo: Jalen Hurts (August 7, 1998)

Leo is the sign of confidence, pride and natural leadership. Hurts, who played at Alabama and then Oklahoma before the Eagles drafted him, won Super Bowl LIX MVP honors in February 2025, a fitting stage for a sign that thrives in the spotlight. Leo leaders tend to inspire their teammates through presence more than words, and Hurts is known for a calm, composed style that his locker room follows.

Virgo: Patrick Mahomes (September 17, 1995)

Virgo is associated with precision, preparation and an eye for detail. Mahomes, the Texas Tech product the Chiefs took 10th overall in 2017, has three Super Bowl wins and is famous for the preparation behind his highlight plays: the no-look passes and sidearm throws are practiced, not accidental. Virgo’s analytical streak shows in how he reads defenses before the snap.

Libra: C.J. Stroud (October 3, 2001)

Libra stands for balance, poise and grace under pressure. Stroud came out of Ohio State as the No. 2 pick of the 2023 draft, won Offensive Rookie of the Year, and has been praised for a composed, even-keeled presence in the pocket. Libra quarterbacks tend to keep the offense balanced and avoid forcing the issue, and Stroud’s accuracy and calm decision-making fit that profile.

Scorpio: Jordan Love (November 2, 1998) and Caleb Williams (November 18, 2001)

Scorpio is the sign of intensity, intuition and quiet determination. Love spent three seasons behind Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay after the Packers made him a first-round pick in 2020, then took over and has led the team since. That patient, watchful apprenticeship is classic Scorpio: it waits, observes and strikes when the moment comes. Williams, the 2022 Heisman winner at USC and the No. 1 pick of the 2024 draft for the Bears, shows the sign’s other side: magnetic, high-pressure and always under scrutiny. Scorpio rarely backs down from a spotlight, and Williams has lived under one since college.

Sagittarius: Aaron Rodgers (December 2, 1983), Joe Burrow (December 10, 1996) and Jayden Daniels (December 18, 2000)

Sagittarius is the adventurer of the zodiac: optimistic, outspoken, independent and drawn to risk. Three of our quarterbacks share it, and each shows it differently. Rodgers, a four-time MVP and Super Bowl XLV winner now with the Steelers, is famously independent and willing to say what others will not. Burrow won the 2019 Heisman and a national title at LSU, went No. 1 in 2020, and plays with the confident, loose swagger of the sign. Daniels won the 2023 Heisman, went No. 2 overall in 2024 and became Offensive Rookie of the Year with the Commanders, showing the fearless, forward-moving energy Sagittarius is known for.

Capricorn: Brock Purdy (December 27, 1999) and Lamar Jackson (January 7, 1997)

Capricorn is the sign of ambition, discipline and long-term climbing. Purdy is the sign in one story: the last pick of the 2022 draft, the “Mr. Irrelevant” of his class, who worked his way into the 49ers’ starting job. Jackson, a Heisman winner at Louisville who slid to No. 32 in the 2018 draft, kept proving doubters wrong and has won two NFL MVP awards with the Ravens. Capricorns tend to turn skepticism into fuel, and both quarterbacks have done exactly that.

Pisces: Justin Herbert (March 10, 1998)

Pisces is the sign of imagination, empathy and quiet intuition. Herbert, the No. 6 pick of the 2020 draft out of Oregon, is soft-spoken and low-key off the field, yet has some of the strongest arm talent in the league. Pisces players are often described as dreamers who let their instincts guide them, and Herbert’s easy, natural throwing motion looks more like feel than force.

Which Zodiac Sign Dominates the Quarterback Position?

Sagittarius leads our list with three quarterbacks, followed by Scorpio and Capricorn with two each. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra and Pisces have one apiece, and Cancer and Aquarius have none.

By element, the fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) lead with five quarterbacks, then earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) with four, water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) with three, and air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) with two. Astrologers often link fire signs to confidence and initiative, which is a flattering match for the position, but the gap is small.

Here is the sober reading. With 14 quarterbacks and 12 signs, the average is about one per sign, and in a simple simulation of random birthdays a sign with at least three players shows up in about 85 percent of 14-player samples. Our Sagittarius cluster is exactly what chance produces. We also chose well-known starters, not the whole league, so the list says nothing about whether any sign is better at football.

What the exercise does show is why astrology endures in sports talk: it gives fans a shared vocabulary for personality. “Capricorn grit” and “Leo confidence” are shorthand for stories we already know about Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts.

Which Quarterback Shares Your Sign?

• Aries: Baker Mayfield. Lean into your competitive streak, but give yourself time to cool down.
• Taurus: Michael Penix Jr. Your edge is staying power: keep grinding.
• Gemini: Josh Allen. Adaptability is your superpower, so keep several options open.
• Leo: Jalen Hurts. Lead with calm confidence and let results talk.
• Virgo: Patrick Mahomes. Preparation is what makes your improvisation look easy.
• Libra: C.J. Stroud. Poise under pressure is your strength; trust it.
• Scorpio: Jordan Love or Caleb Williams. Patience and intensity work best together.
• Sagittarius: Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow or Jayden Daniels. Keep that independent streak, and keep the optimism.
• Capricorn: Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson. Doubt is fuel; use it.
• Pisces: Justin Herbert. Trust your instincts and keep your cool.
• Cancer and Aquarius: no quarterback in our list shares your sign. Tell us who we missed.

FAQ

What is Patrick Mahomes’ zodiac sign? Mahomes was born September 17, 1995, which makes him a Virgo.

What is Lamar Jackson’s zodiac sign? Jackson was born January 7, 1997, so he is a Capricorn.

Which zodiac sign has the most NFL quarterbacks? In our list of 14 quarterbacks, Sagittarius has the most, with three. That is within what chance produces and does not mean the sign makes better quarterbacks.

Can astrology predict NFL games? No. Astrology has no scientific evidence behind it as a predictive tool, and this article is for entertainment.

Sources

Birth dates and birthplaces were checked on each player’s Wikipedia page on November 2, 2026; team assignments follow the SI list of every starting NFL quarterback, updated through Week 8.

Baker Mayfield · Michael Penix Jr. · Josh Allen · Jalen Hurts · Patrick Mahomes · C.J. Stroud · Jordan Love · Caleb Williams · Aaron Rodgers · Joe Burrow · Jayden Daniels · Brock Purdy · Lamar Jackson · Justin Herbert