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Matt Leinart

QB

Drafted 10th overall in the 1st round of the 2006 draft, Matt Leinart arrived from USC. He last played in 2012 with LV, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Last season's 48.7 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 51st percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,060 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 225#

College

USC

Draft

Rd 1, 10th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2012

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
45

34th percentile among QBs · limited sample

4 games · 31 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.91
Total EPA×0.24-0.31
Conversion×0.08+0.23
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.31
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.31
Ball security×0.12+0.02

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed23▶

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).

Size74▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength76▶

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

Accuracy33▶

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

Ball Security36▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance46▶

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

Mobility12▶

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

Impact

Efficiency34▶

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

Volume33▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion70▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012LV40.62115
2011HOU48.42571-1
2009ARI44.28435-6
2008ARI45426415
2007ARI42.75647242
2006ARI48.712254211442

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Matt Leinart has played in 33 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: ARI (2006–2009), HOU (2011), LV (2012).

As a passer he has thrown for 4,060 yards and 15 touchdowns with 21 interceptions. He has rushed for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2006 with ARI: 2,542 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 48.7, in the 51st percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
126
42/g
0
0
Away1
138
138/g
1
1
In division1
83
83/g
0
0
Out of division3
181
60/g
1
1
In wins2
98
49/g
0
0
In losses2
166
83/g
1
1
On grass3
126
42/g
0
0
On turf1
138
138/g
1
1
Indoors2
98
49/g
0
0
Outdoors2
166
83/g
1
1

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2MIA15 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD44
Week 15MIN28 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT42.9
Week 16NE138 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 17SEA83 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD43.7

Matt Leinart — common questions

What position does Matt Leinart play?
Matt Leinart is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Matt Leinart played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Leinart has played for ARI (2006–2009), HOU (2011), LV (2012).
Where did Matt Leinart go to college?
Matt Leinart played college football at USC.
When was Matt Leinart drafted?
Matt Leinart was selected in round 1, 10th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Leinart scored?
Matt Leinart has 17 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 passing, 2 rushing).
What is Matt Leinart's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Leinart rated 40.6 for 2012, 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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