QB with least college playing time before draft?

Genuinely curious, was there ever a QB who played very little during college and still managed to get drafted? How did they perform in the NFL compared to those who had more college football experience?

There have been a few exceptions where quarterbacks have had minimal college playtime, yet were still drafted into the NFL. One notable case is Matt Cassel. Cassel was a backup quarterback throughout his college career at USC from 2001 to 2004. He was primarily been a backup to Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart, both Heisman Trophy winners. Despite the minimal playing time, Cassel was drafted in the 7th round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.

In the NFL, Cassel had several seasons as a starting QB with the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. It's worth noting that while he had his moments of success, his NFL career was fairly average for a starting quarterback. His stats overall were often middling when compared to many QBs who had more substantial college playing time.

Chris Weinke is another example. Though he had a successful college career at Florida State University, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2000, he was already 28 years old when he was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the 4th round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Despite being older and having less experience compared to his peers, Weinke ended up playing in the NFL for five seasons.

These exceptions aside, quarterbacks with significant college playing time tend to perform better in the NFL, as the college experience allows them to develop their skills, learn complex offensive systems, and get used to the pace of the game. However, the transition to the NFL also depends significantly on individual talent, mental toughness, and the team environment, so there is no definitive rule.