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C.J. Beathard

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Drafted 104th overall in the 3rd round of the 2017 draft, C.J. Beathard arrived from Iowa. Now with DET, he's in his 9th NFL season. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,886 passing yards and 19 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 215#

College

Iowa

Draft

Rd 3, 104th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2025

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
50.5

58th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 2 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.98
Total EPA×0.24-0.19
Conversion×0.08+0.22
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.26
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.36
Ball security×0.12+0.14

2021 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.

Burst58▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size28▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength72▶

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

Accuracy73▶

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

Ball Security48▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance54▶

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

Mobility25▶

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

Impact

Efficiency68▶

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

Volume11▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion70▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023JAX58.16349135
2022JAX41.2435-4
2021JAX50.52332
2020SF53.96787628
2018SF34.5512528691
2017SF35.66143041363

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, C.J. Beathard has played in 29 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: SF (2017–2020), JAX (2021–2023).

As a passer he has thrown for 3,886 yards and 19 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. He has rushed for 266 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2017 with SF: 1,430 yards and 4 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9BUF33 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT49.7
Week 13LAR2 rush yds, 0 TD44.4

C.J. Beathard — common questions

What position does C.J. Beathard play?
C.J. Beathard is listed as a QB.
Which teams has C.J. Beathard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), C.J. Beathard has played for SF (2017–2020), JAX (2021–2023).
Where did C.J. Beathard go to college?
C.J. Beathard played college football at Iowa.
When was C.J. Beathard drafted?
C.J. Beathard was selected in round 3, 104th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has C.J. Beathard scored?
C.J. Beathard has 23 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (19 passing, 4 rushing).
What is C.J. Beathard's ScoutIndex Rating?
C.J. Beathard rated 58.1 for 2023, the 75th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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