Chris Weinke

Christopher Jon Weinke (born July 31, 1972) is an American football coach and former professional quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers. Initially pursuing a baseball career, he spent seven years in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) before playing college football for the Florida State Seminoles. Weinke won the Heisman Trophy in 2000 and was the oldest player to receive the award at age 28. He was selected by the Panthers in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL draft. Weinke served as Carolina's primary starter during his first season, but after winning only one game, he spent the remainder of his career as a backup. Following six seasons with the Panthers, he was a member of the San Francisco 49ers in his final year. Weinke pursued a coaching career after retiring as a player and has served as an assistant coach with the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets since 2022.