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Cody Kessler

QB

A 3rd-round pick (93rd overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of USC, Cody Kessler has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2019 with NE, capping a 4-season NFL career. His mobility stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,215 passing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 215#

College

USC

Draft

Rd 3, 93rd overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2019

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
39.8

22th percentile among QBs

5 games · 153 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.46
Total EPA×0.24-0.78
Conversion×0.08-1.73
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.57
Ball security×0.12+0.93

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed32▶

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

Burst16▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility63▶

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

Size10▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength17▶

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

Accuracy75▶

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

Ball Security82▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance0▶

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

Mobility96▶

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

Impact

Efficiency11▶

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

Volume47▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion7▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018JAX39.857092123
2017CLE40.43126-1
2016CLE56.891380618

Career profile

Cody Kessler has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CLE (2016–2017), JAX (2018).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,215 yards and 8 touchdowns with 5 interceptions. He has rushed for 140 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2016 with CLE: 1,380 yards and 6 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home3
363
121/g
1
2
104
35/g
0
Away2
346
173/g
1
0
19
10/g
0
In division3
546
182/g
2
1
53
18/g
0
Out of division2
163
82/g
0
1
70
35/g
0
In wins2
256
128/g
0
0
30
15/g
0
In losses3
453
151/g
2
2
93
31/g
0
On grass5
709
142/g
2
2
123
25/g
0
Outdoors5
709
142/g
2
2
123
25/g
0

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7HOU156 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 13IND150 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 14TEN240 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 15WAS57 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 68 rush yds, 0 TD25.7
Week 16MIA106 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD44.7

Cody Kessler — common questions

What position does Cody Kessler play?
Cody Kessler is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Cody Kessler played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cody Kessler has played for CLE (2016–2017), JAX (2018).
Where did Cody Kessler go to college?
Cody Kessler played college football at USC.
When was Cody Kessler drafted?
Cody Kessler was selected in round 3, 93rd overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cody Kessler scored?
Cody Kessler has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 passing).
What is Cody Kessler's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cody Kessler rated 39.8 for 2018, the 22nd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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