... him into the national spotlight as both a celebrity and a can't-miss NFL prospect.

According to an Arizona Republic report, he might soon find himself out of a job just three years after the Cardinals drafted him 10th overall, ahead of both Jay Cutler and Aaron Rodgers.

Even if he is released, Leinart probably isn't done quite yet in the NFL.  But at this point, the odds are against him having much if any success as a pro quarterback.

He certainly wouldn't be the first College Football star to flop in the NFL.  Here's a look at 10 accomplished college quarterbacks of the last 20 years who were never able to cut it in the pros.

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