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Ryan Lindley

QB

Drafted 185th overall in the 6th round of the 2012 draft, Ryan Lindley arrived from San Diego State. His most recent season came in 2015 with IND, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,372 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 232#

College

San Diego State

Draft

Rd 6, 185th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2015

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
10

1th percentile among QBs

6 games · 183 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.34
Total EPA×0.24-1.95
Conversion×0.08-2.63
Dropback EPA×0.34-3.13
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-2.64
Ball security×0.12-1.58

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed34▶

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

Burst34▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility7▶

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

Size63▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength34▶

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

Accuracy1▶

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

Ball Security7▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance41▶

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

Mobility27▶

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

Impact

Efficiency1▶

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

Volume46▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion1▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015IND50.91581
2014ARI3535622
2012ARI1067527

Career profile

Ryan Lindley has appeared in 10 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: ARI (2012–2014), IND (2015).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,372 yards and 3 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He has rushed for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2012 with ARI: 752 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
557
186/g
0
6
Away3
195
65/g
0
1
In division2
371
186/g
0
4
Out of division4
381
95/g
0
3
In wins1
104
104/g
0
1
In losses5
648
130/g
0
6
On grass3
557
186/g
0
6
On turf3
195
65/g
0
1
Indoors4
621
155/g
0
6
Outdoors2
131
66/g
0
1

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11ATL64 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT27.2
Week 12LAR312 pass yds, 0 TD, 4 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD19.7
Week 13NYJ72 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT16.5
Week 14SEA59 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD36.1
Week 15DET104 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD38.6
Week 16CHI141 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT33.6

Ryan Lindley — common questions

What position does Ryan Lindley play?
Ryan Lindley is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Ryan Lindley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Lindley has played for ARI (2012–2014), IND (2015).
Where did Ryan Lindley go to college?
Ryan Lindley played college football at San Diego State.
When was Ryan Lindley drafted?
Ryan Lindley was selected in round 6, 185th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Lindley scored?
Ryan Lindley has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 passing).
What is Ryan Lindley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Lindley rated 50.9 for 2015, the 64th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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