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Ryan Leaf

QB

Drafted 2nd overall in the 1st round of the 1998 draft, Ryan Leaf arrived from Washington State. His most recent season came in 2001 with DAL, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 19.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 1st percentile. Few match his arm strength, which grades in the 98th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,315 passing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 235#

College

Washington State

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2001

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
19

1th percentile among QBs

10 games · 339 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.63
Total EPA×0.24-2.06
Conversion×0.08-1.70
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.90
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-2.47

2000 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).

Size87▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength98▶

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 Security0▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance19▶

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

Mobility5▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume73▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion6▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001DAL29.844941-7
2000LAC191018211154

Career profile

Ryan Leaf has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: LAC (2000), DAL (2001).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,315 yards and 12 touchdowns with 20 interceptions. He has rushed for 47 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2000 with LAC: 1,821 yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 19.0, in the 1st percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home6
993
166/g
6
11
Away4
828
207/g
5
6
In division4
821
205/g
5
7
Out of division6
1,000
167/g
6
10
In wins1
177
177/g
2
2
In losses9
1,644
183/g
9
15
On grass10
1,821
182/g
11
17
Outdoors10
1,821
182/g
11
17

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV180 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · -6 rush yds, 0 TD28.5
Week 2NO134 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD31.4
Week 4SEA153 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD32.4
Week 11MIA92 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 12DEN311 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD62.9
Week 13KC177 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD19
Week 14SF266 pass yds, 1 TD, 4 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD28.4
Week 15BAL78 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD28.3
Week 16CAR259 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 17PIT171 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD39.6

Ryan Leaf — common questions

What position does Ryan Leaf play?
Ryan Leaf is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Ryan Leaf played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Leaf has played for LAC (2000), DAL (2001).
Where did Ryan Leaf go to college?
Ryan Leaf played college football at Washington State.
When was Ryan Leaf drafted?
Ryan Leaf was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Leaf scored?
Ryan Leaf has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 passing).
What is Ryan Leaf's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Leaf rated 29.8 for 2001, the 9th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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