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Matt Barkley

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Matt Barkley came into the league as a 4th-round selection (98th overall) in 2013, drafted out of USC. He last played in 2023 with JAX, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. Arm Strength is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,699 passing yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 227#

College

USC

Draft

Rd 4, 98th overall (2013)

Seasons

2013–2023

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
39.1

23th percentile among QBs

7 games · 222 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.20
Total EPA×0.24-0.48
Conversion×0.08+1.81
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.50
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.28
Ball security×0.12-3.50

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed31▶

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).

Size37▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength97▶

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

Accuracy31▶

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

Ball Security0▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance92▶

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

Mobility14▶

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

Impact

Efficiency32▶

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

Volume56▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion97▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023JAX49.31-3
2020BUF45.641971-6
2019BUF36.92359-4
2018BUF55.812322-2
2016CHI39.17161182121
2014PHI48.31
2013PHI37.23300-2

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Matt Barkley has played in 19 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: PHI (2013–2014), CHI (2016), BUF (2018–2020), JAX (2023).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,699 yards and 11 touchdowns with 22 interceptions. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 2 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2016 with CHI: 1,611 yards and 8 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home4
1,193
298/g
7
10
Away3
418
139/g
1
4
In division4
780
195/g
3
7
Out of division3
831
277/g
5
7
In wins1
192
192/g
0
0
In losses6
1,419
237/g
8
14
On grass5
1,274
255/g
7
12
On turf2
337
169/g
1
2
Indoors2
337
169/g
1
2
Outdoors5
1,274
255/g
7
12

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7GB81 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD31
Week 12TEN316 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT39.6
Week 13SF192 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD58.4
Week 14DET212 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT59.4
Week 15GB362 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT57.6
Week 16WAS323 pass yds, 2 TD, 5 INT34.3
Week 17MIN125 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD33.7

Matt Barkley — common questions

What position does Matt Barkley play?
Matt Barkley is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Matt Barkley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Barkley has played for PHI (2013–2014), CHI (2016), BUF (2018–2020), JAX (2023).
Where did Matt Barkley go to college?
Matt Barkley played college football at USC.
When was Matt Barkley drafted?
Matt Barkley was selected in round 4, 98th overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Barkley scored?
Matt Barkley has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 passing, 1 receiving).
What is Matt Barkley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Barkley rated 49.3 for 2023, the 54th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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