Top 10 wildest Hail Marys in NFL history, ranked

By Shaquina Domingue

Published Oct 5, 2023

The Hail Mary is the most dramatic play in the NFL no matter what side you're one. They rarely work out, but when they do, there's nothing better.

Highlights

The Hail Mary is a dramatic and last resort play with a quarterback throwing a desperate pass to anyone in the vicinity of the end zone.
The term "Hail Mary" was coined in 1975 when Dallas' Drew Pearson made an incredible catch, leading to many more unforgettable Hail Mary plays.
From Kyler Murray to the Hail Mary king Aaron Rodgers, lots of top quarterbacks have managed to complete a Hail Mary.