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Where did Jimmy Garoppolo go to college? Did Jimmy Garoppolo play college football?

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James Richard Garoppolo, nicknamed Jimmy G, is an American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He is loved by many following how talented he is as an American football player.

In this article, we will dive into his educational background to know more about his education, especially where he attended college. Continue reading to know where he attended college and whether or not he played college football.

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Where did Jimmy Garoppolo go to college?

Jimmy attended Eastern Illinois University. He enrolled at the school in 2010 and graduated in 2013 before he was drafted. We are yet to confirm the program he read back in college.

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Did Jimmy Garoppolo play college football?

He played college football at Eastern Illinois, where he won the Walter Payton Award as a senior and set the school records for career passing yards and passing touchdowns.

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He was drafted by New England Patriots in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, with the 62nd pick overall and was considered one of the better quarterback prospects for the 2014 NFL Draft. He was later traded to the  San Francisco 49ers on October 31, 2017, where he currently plays.

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