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Cardale Jones

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A 4th-round pick (139th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Cardale Jones has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2019 with SEA, capping a 4-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position.

Size

6'5", 250#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 4, 139th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2019

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
41

28th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 12 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.02
Total EPA×0.24-0.51
Conversion×0.08-0.35
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.51
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.17
Ball security×0.12-0.49

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed53▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst89▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size93▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength58▶

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

Accuracy38▶

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

Ball Security30▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance45▶

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

Mobility8▶

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

Impact

Efficiency31▶

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

Volume17▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion44▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016BUF41196-1

Career profile

Cardale Jones has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with BUF.

As a passer he has thrown for 96 yards and 0 touchdowns with 1 interception.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17NYJ96 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD30.9

Cardale Jones — common questions

What position does Cardale Jones play?
Cardale Jones is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Cardale Jones played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cardale Jones has played for BUF (2016).
Where did Cardale Jones go to college?
Cardale Jones played college football at Ohio State.
When was Cardale Jones drafted?
Cardale Jones was selected in round 4, 139th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cardale Jones scored?
Cardale Jones has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Cardale Jones's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cardale Jones rated 41.0 for 2016, the 28th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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