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Brad Johnson

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A 9th-round pick (227th overall) in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Florida State, Brad Johnson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2008 with DAL, capping a 17-season NFL career. His 35.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 15th percentile. His volume stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 22,601 passing yards and 122 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 235#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 9, 227th overall (1992)

Seasons

1992–2008

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
76.5

94th percentile among QBs

16 games · 548 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.74
Total EPA×0.24+1.64
Conversion×0.08+1.11
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.44
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+1.13

1999 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).

Size90▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength5▶

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

Accuracyno data▶

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

Ball Security89▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance84▶

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

Mobility38▶

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

Impact

Efficiency94▶

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

Volume95▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion89▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DAL33.434272-1
2007DAL46.9379-5
2006MIN35.61527509821
2005MIN55.91118851253
2004TB45.24674323
2003TB64.91638212633
2002TB69.61330492230
2001TB66.7163406131203
2000WAS51.712250511581
1999WAS76.516400524312

Career profile

Brad Johnson has appeared in 109 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: WAS (1999–2000), TB (2001–2004), MIN (2005–2006), DAL (2007–2008).

As a passer he has thrown for 22,601 yards and 122 touchdowns with 93 interceptions. He has rushed for 424 yards and 7 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 1999 with WAS: 4,005 yards and 24 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 76.5, in the 94th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home8
1,797
225/g
12
5
Away8
2,208
276/g
12
8
In division8
1,959
245/g
13
9
Out of division8
2,046
256/g
11
4
In wins10
2,374
237/g
15
7
In losses6
1,631
272/g
9
6
On grass10
2,516
252/g
15
8
On turf6
1,489
248/g
9
5
Indoors2
486
243/g
2
2
Outdoors14
3,519
251/g
22
11

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDET174 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT—
PostseasonTB149 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT—
Week 1DAL382 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT71.1
Week 2NYG231 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD87.5
Week 3NYJ241 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 4CAR337 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD72.8
Week 6ARI248 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 7DAL218 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD58.1
Week 8CHI204 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 1 TD76.3
Week 9BUF232 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT46.6
Week 10PHI313 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD33.7
Week 11NYG158 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD36.8
Week 12PHI218 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 13DET249 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD35.1
Week 14ARI191 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 15IND237 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT57.8
Week 16SF471 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 0 rush yds, 1 TD75.3
Week 17MIA75 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT52.6

Brad Johnson — common questions

What position does Brad Johnson play?
Brad Johnson is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Brad Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brad Johnson has played for WAS (1999–2000), TB (2001–2004), MIN (2005–2006), DAL (2007–2008).
Where did Brad Johnson go to college?
Brad Johnson played college football at Florida State.
When was Brad Johnson drafted?
Brad Johnson was selected in round 9, 227th overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brad Johnson scored?
Brad Johnson has 129 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (122 passing, 7 rushing).
What is Brad Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brad Johnson rated 33.4 for 2008, the 16th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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