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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 96th 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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
55.9

77th percentile among QBs

11 games · 316 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.50
Total EPA×0.24-0.06
Conversion×0.08-0.29
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+2.06

2005 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).

Size88▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength51▶

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 Security96▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance33▶

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

Mobility46▶

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

Impact

Efficiency56▶

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

Volume69▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion35▶

(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)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home5
879
176/g
7
3
Away6
1,006
168/g
5
1
In division5
835
167/g
6
1
Out of division6
1,050
175/g
6
3
In wins7
1,332
190/g
9
2
In losses4
553
138/g
3
2
On grass3
358
119/g
1
1
On turf8
1,527
191/g
11
3
Indoors6
1,135
189/g
9
3
Outdoors5
750
150/g
3
1

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6CHI—40.7
Week 8CAR162 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 30 rush yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 9DET136 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 10NYG144 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT48.9
Week 11GB196 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 12CLE207 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 13DET256 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD71.2
Week 14LAR146 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 15PIT143 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD33.5
Week 16BAL248 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT62.8
Week 17CHI247 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT69.6

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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Drafted in round 9, 1992

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