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Meet the Falcons Legend DAVE ARCHER (#16)

  • Position :
    Quarterback
  • College :
    Iowa State University
  • Birthdate :
    February 15, 1962
  • NFL Experience :
    14 years
  • Falcons Years :
    1984-1987
  • Records :

    After earning Juco All-American honors at Snow College, he set multiple records at Iowa State University, including pass completions (234), attempts (403), yards (2,639), total offense (2,698), touchdowns (18), and lowest interception percentage (0.029). Leading the Big Eight in total offense and ranking 8th nationally, Archer’s impressive performance paved the way for his professional career.

  • Honors :
    • Juco All-American honors at Snow College
    • Named NFC Player of the Month and led the league in QB rushing yards for two seasons.
DAVE ARCHER
Dave Archer is a former quarterback with a notable career in college and professional football. After earning Juco All-American honors at Snow College, he set multiple records at Iowa State University, including pass completions (234), attempts (403), yards (2,639), total offense (2,698), touchdowns (18), and lowest interception percentage (0.029). Leading the Big Eight in total offense and ranking 8th nationally, Archer's impressive performance paved the way for his professional career. He played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1984 to 1987, where he was named NFC Player of the Month and led the league in QB rushing yards for two seasons. Archer also played for the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles.