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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 accuracy stands out most — the 87th 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

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
56.8

72th percentile among QBs

9 games · 216 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.22
Total EPA×0.24+0.07
Conversion×0.08-0.43
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.40
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.21
Ball security×0.12+1.15

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed35▶

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

Burst17▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility58▶

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

Size7▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength13▶

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

Accuracy87▶

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

Ball Security87▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance7▶

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

Efficiency72▶

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

Volume55▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion34▶

(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)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home4
404
101/g
2
1
Away5
976
195/g
4
1
In division3
301
100/g
1
1
Out of division6
1,079
180/g
5
1
In wins1
11
11/g
0
0
In losses8
1,369
171/g
6
2
On grass8
1,298
162/g
6
2
On turf1
82
82/g
0
0
Outdoors9
1,380
153/g
6
2

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3MIA244 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 4WAS223 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD56.7
Week 5NE62 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT50.3
Week 6TEN336 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD61.1
Week 7CIN82 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 9DAL203 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 10BAL91 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 11PIT128 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 16LAC11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT41.1

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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