Joe Flacco was born in 1985 in Audubon, New Jersey, to parents Steve and Karen Flacco. He is of Irish and Italian descent. During his time at Audubon High School, Flacco was a standout athlete who played both football and basketball. As the starting quarterback for the Green Wave, he gained regional recognition for his strong arm and competitive spirit. Rivals.com rated him a three-star recruit, ranking him 39th among quarterback prospects in the class of 2003.
Flacco began his college football career at the University of Pittsburgh, where he redshirted as a freshman in 2003. Following limited playing time, he transferred to the University of Delaware to continue his collegiate career. At Delaware, he showcased his talent and significantly improved his performance, which elevated his profile ahead of the NFL Draft.
Joe Flacco was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He immediately earned the starting quarterback role as a rookie and started every game that season. Flacco led the Ravens to the playoffs and made history as the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to win two road playoff games.
In his second season, Flacco continued to develop, setting franchise records for single-season completion percentage (63.1%) and passer rating (88.9). Over time, he became the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes. Notably, he is the first quarterback in NFL history to win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons.
Flacco was a key figure in the Ravens' postseason achievements. He led the team to two AFC North titles and three AFC Championship Game appearances. His most significant accomplishment came in Super Bowl XLVII, where he led the Ravens to a victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Flacco was named the game's Most Valuable Player (MVP) after tying Joe Montana’s single-postseason record with 11 touchdown passes and no interceptions.
| Birth Date: | 16 Jan, 1985 |
| Age: | 35 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Audubon |
| Education: | Audubon High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football quarterback |
| Twitter Id: | TeamFlacco |
| Net Worth 2021: | 85 million |
