Jeff Garcia proved to be one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL with his electric and fearless play during his three seasons...Earned second consecutive PRO BOWL honors in second season as full-time starter...Garcia became first quarterback in TEAM HISTORY to throw for 30-or-more touchdowns in consecutive seasons with 31 in 2000 and 32 in 2001...Joined 49ers in 1999 after spending five years in CFL...Well-suited for 49ers offensive scheme...Quick and elusive...Has ability to avoid rush and throw accurately on run...Before signing with 49ers, led Calgary Stampeders to 1998 Grey Cup Championship, while earning MVP honors...Finished CFL career with 16,449 passing yards and 111 touchdowns...Completed 61.7% of passes...Also rushed for 2,370 yards.

College Career

Three-year starter at San Jose State...Ranks first in school history with 7,274 yards of total offense...Ranks third all-time in passing yards (6,545), passing completions (504) and passer rating (129.4)...Completed 504-of-887 passes for 6,545 yards and 48 touchdowns in career...Completed 196-of-356 passes for 2,608 yards and 21 touchdowns as senior...Was second on team as senior, rushing for 559 yards and three touchdowns on 119 carries...Earned UPI All-America honors as junior after throwing for 2,418 yards and 15 touchdowns...Also rushed 94 times for 223 yards and seven touchdowns as junior...Finished third in country in passing efficiency as redshirt sophomore, completing 61.9 percent of passes for 1,519 yards and 12 touchdowns...Spent 1989 year as starting quarterback for Gavilan College...Earned junior college honorable mention All-America honors after throwing for 2,038 yards and 18 touchdowns as freshman...Also rushed for 584 yards and four touchdowns at Gavilan...Earned degree in business/marketing.