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J.P. Losman

QB

A 1st-round pick (22nd overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Tulane; UCLA, J.P. Losman has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2011 with MIA, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Last season's 48.4 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 49th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His burst stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6,270 passing yards and 33 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 217#

College

Tulane; UCLA

Draft

Rd 1, 22nd overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2011

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
32.3

7th percentile among QBs

9 games · 254 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.19
Total EPA×0.24-1.19
Conversion×0.08-2.08
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.27
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.18

2005 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed70▶

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

Burst80▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size32▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength51▶

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 Security38▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance6▶

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

Mobility67▶

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

Impact

Efficiency7▶

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

Volume60▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion4▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011MIA46.21601
2009LV49.71
2008BUF32.955842702
2007BUF44.5812044110
2006BUF48.4163050191401
2005BUF32.3913408152
2004BUF46.833215

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, J.P. Losman has played in 43 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BUF (2004–2008), LV (2009), MIA (2011).

As a passer he has thrown for 6,270 yards and 33 touchdowns with 34 interceptions. He has rushed for 488 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2006 with BUF: 3,050 yards and 19 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 48.4, in the 49th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home5
760
152/g
4
5
61
12/g
0
Away4
580
145/g
4
3
91
23/g
0
In division2
405
203/g
4
4
17
9/g
0
Out of division7
935
134/g
4
4
135
19/g
0
In wins2
307
154/g
3
0
34
17/g
0
In losses7
1,033
148/g
5
8
118
17/g
0
On grass3
505
168/g
4
2
53
18/g
0
On turf6
835
139/g
4
6
99
17/g
0
Indoors1
75
75/g
0
1
38
38/g
0
Outdoors8
1,265
158/g
8
7
114
14/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU170 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 2TB113 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD36.9
Week 3ATL75 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD24.8
Week 4NO75 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 38 rush yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 10KC137 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 11LAC168 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 30 rush yds, 0 TD33.8
Week 12CAR197 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT49.1
Week 13MIA224 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD57
Week 14NE181 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD20.5

J.P. Losman — common questions

What position does J.P. Losman play?
J.P. Losman is listed as a QB.
Which teams has J.P. Losman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), J.P. Losman has played for BUF (2004–2008), LV (2009), MIA (2011).
Where did J.P. Losman go to college?
J.P. Losman played college football at Tulane; UCLA.
When was J.P. Losman drafted?
J.P. Losman was selected in round 1, 22nd overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has J.P. Losman scored?
J.P. Losman has 36 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (33 passing, 3 rushing).
What is J.P. Losman's ScoutIndex Rating?
J.P. Losman rated 46.2 for 2011, the 43rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 1, 2004