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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 ball security stands out most — the 99th 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
69.6

88th percentile among QBs

13 games · 472 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.04
Total EPA×0.24+1.02
Conversion×0.08+0.13
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.99
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+2.21

2002 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).

Size92▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength1▶

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 Security99▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance88▶

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

Mobility41▶

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

Impact

Efficiency85▶

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

Volume79▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion61▶

(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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home7
1,647
235/g
16
1
Away6
1,402
234/g
6
5
In division5
1,344
269/g
11
2
Out of division8
1,705
213/g
11
4
In wins10
2,371
237/g
18
4
In losses3
678
226/g
4
2
On grass9
2,135
237/g
19
3
On turf4
914
229/g
3
3
Indoors3
790
263/g
3
2
Outdoors10
2,259
226/g
19
4

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSF196 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonPHI259 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLV215 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NO278 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 2BAL211 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD62.9
Week 3LAR199 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT57.8
Week 4CIN277 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT49.8
Week 5ATL261 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 6CLE194 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 7PHI124 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT33.5
Week 9MIN313 pass yds, 5 TD, 0 INT86.9
Week 11CAR253 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD66
Week 12GB134 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD49
Week 13NO276 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT60.7
Week 14ATL276 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT80.1
Week 15DET253 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD53.7

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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