Trent Dilfer was born and raised in California, where he attended Aptos High School. His talents on the football field drew early attention, laying the foundation for a future in collegiate and professional football. He later enrolled at California State University, Fresno (also known as Fresno State), where he played as a quarterback for two and a half seasons.
While at Fresno State, Dilfer distinguished himself as a standout quarterback. He led the team to share or win the conference title in three consecutive seasons and participated in two bowl games. In his junior year, he was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Offensive Player of the Year, demonstrating both leadership and skill on the field.
Dilfer set an NCAA record for most consecutive pass attempts without an interception, a record that stood until 2007 when it was broken by Andre Woodson of Kentucky. Following his exceptional junior season, he declared for the 1994 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior year.
Trent Dilfer was selected sixth overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He became their starting quarterback and played with the Buccaneers for several seasons. His performance in 1997 earned him a Pro Bowl selection, marking a high point in his early professional career.
After leaving Tampa Bay, Dilfer joined the Baltimore Ravens as a backup to starter Tony Banks. When Banks struggled mid-season, Dilfer was promoted to the starting position. He led the Ravens on a successful run that culminated in a victory in Super Bowl XXXV. Despite his effective leadership during the postseason, he was not re-signed by the team for the following season.
| Birth Date: | 13 Mar, 1972 |
| Age: | 48 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Santa Cruz |
| Education: | Aptos High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football player, sports broadcaster |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
