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Matt Barkley

QB

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. 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

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
45.6

42th percentile among QBs · limited sample

4 games · 22 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.91
Total EPA×0.24-0.38
Conversion×0.08+0.52
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.01
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.54
Ball security×0.12-0.44

2020 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed25▶

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).

Size57▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength79▶

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

Accuracy27▶

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

Ball Security27▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance60▶

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

Mobility27▶

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

Impact

Efficiency49▶

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

Volume28▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion77▶

(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)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
164
82/g
1
1
Away2
33
17/g
0
0
In division2
175
88/g
1
1
Out of division2
22
11/g
0
0
In wins3
175
58/g
1
1
In losses1
22
22/g
0
0
On grass2
33
17/g
0
0
On turf2
164
82/g
1
1
Outdoors4
197
49/g
1
1

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5TEN22 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT40.1
Week 12LAC—44.9
Week 16NE11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 17MIA164 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD48.3

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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