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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 100th 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

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
64.9

85th percentile among QBs

16 games · 590 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.78
Total EPA×0.24+1.03
Conversion×0.08+0.58
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.01
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.66

2003 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 Security29▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance96▶

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

Mobility29▶

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

Impact

Efficiency86▶

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

Volume100▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion79▶

(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)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home8
2,142
268/g
13
11
Away8
1,679
210/g
13
10
In division6
1,698
283/g
13
9
Out of division10
2,123
212/g
13
12
In wins7
1,568
224/g
12
3
In losses9
2,253
250/g
14
18
On grass14
3,416
244/g
22
20
On turf2
405
203/g
4
1
Indoors2
405
203/g
4
1
Outdoors14
3,416
244/g
22
20

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI238 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT69.7
Week 2CAR339 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD58.8
Week 3ATL192 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD64.8
Week 5IND318 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD76.9
Week 6WAS268 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD85.9
Week 7SF241 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 8DAL151 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT49.4
Week 9NO333 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 10CAR275 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 11GB149 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD34.1
Week 12NYG269 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 13JAX156 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 14NO213 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 15HOU237 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD61.1
Week 16ATL346 pass yds, 4 TD, 4 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 17TEN96 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT32.3

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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