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Damon Huard

QB

Damon Huard plays QB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2008 with KC, capping a 12-season NFL career. His 42.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 29th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6,218 passing yards and 33 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 218#

College

Washington

Draft

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Seasons

1997–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
37.5

22th percentile among QBs · limited sample

5 games · 90 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.64
Total EPA×0.24-0.67
Conversion×0.08-1.31
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.00
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.47
Ball security×0.12-0.85

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size39▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength50▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy71▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security20▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance17▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility66▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency17▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume44▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion11▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008KC37.55477213
2007KC42.711225711-1
2006KC701018781192-6
2003NE49.11-1
2002NE49.214
2000MIA38.533181
1999MIA51.29128881241

Career profile

Damon Huard has appeared in 40 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: MIA (1999–2000), NE (2002–2003), KC (2006–2008).

As a passer he has thrown for 6,218 yards and 33 touchdowns with 25 interceptions. He has rushed for 148 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2007 with KC: 2,257 yards and 11 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 70.0, in the 91st percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
273
91/g
1
1
Away2
204
102/g
1
3
In division2
177
89/g
1
1
Out of division3
300
100/g
1
3
In wins1
160
160/g
1
0
In losses4
317
79/g
1
4
On grass4
359
90/g
1
3
On turf1
118
118/g
1
1
Outdoors5
477
95/g
2
4

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE118 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT44.6
Week 2LV17 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 4DEN160 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD58.1
Week 5CAR86 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD12.8
Week 7TEN96 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT42.2

Damon Huard — common questions

What position does Damon Huard play?
Damon Huard is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Damon Huard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Damon Huard has played for MIA (1999–2000), NE (2002–2003), KC (2006–2008).
Where did Damon Huard go to college?
Damon Huard played college football at Washington.
How many touchdowns has Damon Huard scored?
Damon Huard has 33 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (33 passing).
What is Damon Huard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Damon Huard rated 37.5 for 2008, the 22nd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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