Tony Romo

Tony Romo is a retired professional football player and current sports broadcaster originally from California. He spent his entire 13-season playing career in the National Football League as a Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.

He transitioned from an undrafted free agent to a multi-time Pro Bowler, ultimately becoming the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Antonio Ramiro Romo was born on April 21, 1980, in San Diego, California, United States of America. The Quarterback stands 188 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 104 kg.

He attended Burlington High School in Wisconsin, where he grew up and became a standout athlete. Following graduation, Romo committed to play for Eastern Illinois University from 1999 to 2002. During his time with the Panthers, he was a dominant force in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), winning OVC Player of the Year three consecutive times.

In 2002, he became the first player in OVC history to win the Walter Payton Award, given to the top Division I-AA football player. For his incredible collegiate achievements, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021, and his No. 17 jersey was officially retired by Eastern Illinois.

Professional Career

Every franchise bypassed him throughout the 2003 NFL Draft. Consequently, he entered professional football holding unselected free agent status before being signed by the Dallas Cowboys.

During his professional career, Romo began as a backup but took over as the Cowboys' primary starter during the 2006 season. For the next decade, he became the face of the franchise, leading the team to four postseason appearances and earning four Pro Bowl nods.

In 2014, he put together a stellar season, leading the NFL in passer rating and completion percentage while earning Second-team All-Pro honors. He retired following the 2016 season holding multiple team records.

Following his retirement, Romo made an immediate and highly successful transition to the broadcast booth. As of 2026, he continues to serve as the lead color analyst alongside Jim Nantz for the NFL on CBS, where he initially gained widespread acclaim for his unique ability to read defenses and predict plays before the snap.

Career Highlights:

• 2021 – College Football Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2014 – Second-team All-Pro
• 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014 – 4× Pro Bowl
• 2014 – NFL passer rating leader
• 2014 – NFL completion percentage leader
• 2002 – Walter Payton Award
• 2000–2002 – 3× OVC Player of the Year