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Ryan Mallett

QB

Ryan Mallett came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (74th overall) in 2011, drafted out of Arkansas; Michigan. He last played in 2017 with BAL, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Size is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,835 passing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 250#

College

Arkansas; Michigan

Draft

Rd 3, 74th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2017

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.8

62th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 16 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.06
Total EPA×0.24-0.07
Conversion×0.08+0.27
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.15
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.19
Ball security×0.12+0.51

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed0▶

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

Burst4▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size100▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength59▶

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

Accuracy41▶

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

Ball Security74▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance73▶

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

Mobility62▶

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

Impact

Efficiency59▶

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

Volume19▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion73▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017BAL49.82562-3
2016BAL42426-6
2015HOU37.7713365151
2014HOU42.734002-2
2012NE42.6317-9

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Ryan Mallett has played in 19 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: NE (2012), HOU (2014–2015), BAL (2016–2017).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,835 yards and 9 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. His most productive passing season was 2015 with HOU: 1,336 yards and 5 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3JAX36 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT47.4
Week 8MIA20 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD43.7

Ryan Mallett — common questions

What position does Ryan Mallett play?
Ryan Mallett is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Ryan Mallett played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Mallett has played for NE (2012), HOU (2014–2015), BAL (2016–2017).
Where did Ryan Mallett go to college?
Ryan Mallett played college football at Arkansas; Michigan.
When was Ryan Mallett drafted?
Ryan Mallett was selected in round 3, 74th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Mallett scored?
Ryan Mallett has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Ryan Mallett's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Mallett rated 49.8 for 2017, the 62nd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2011