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John Beck

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A 2nd-round pick (40th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of BYU, John Beck has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2012 with HOU, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His mobility stands out most — the 87th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,417 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 217#

College

BYU

Draft

Rd 2, 40th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2012

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
43.1

27th percentile among QBs

4 games · 148 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.44
Total EPA×0.24-0.42
Conversion×0.08-0.50
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.57
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.13
Ball security×0.12+0.10

2011 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed59▶

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

Burst37▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility83▶

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

Size19▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength33▶

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

Accuracy36▶

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

Ball Security44▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance7▶

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

Mobility87▶

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

Impact

Efficiency27▶

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

Volume49▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion31▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011WAS43.148582432
2007MIA30.255591121

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, John Beck has played in 9 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: MIA (2007), WAS (2011).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,417 yards and 3 touchdowns with 7 interceptions. He has rushed for 55 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2011 with WAS: 858 yards and 2 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
371
186/g
1
1
Away2
487
244/g
1
3
In division1
117
117/g
0
0
Out of division3
741
247/g
2
4
In losses4
858
215/g
2
4
On grass3
650
217/g
2
2
On turf1
208
208/g
0
2
Indoors1
208
208/g
0
2
Outdoors3
650
217/g
2
2

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6PHI117 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 1 TD59.9
Week 7CAR279 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 1 TD55.6
Week 8BUF208 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD23.5
Week 9SF254 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD38.8

John Beck — common questions

What position does John Beck play?
John Beck is listed as a QB.
Which teams has John Beck played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Beck has played for MIA (2007), WAS (2011).
Where did John Beck go to college?
John Beck played college football at BYU.
When was John Beck drafted?
John Beck was selected in round 2, 40th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Beck scored?
John Beck has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 passing, 3 rushing).
What is John Beck's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Beck rated 43.1 for 2011, the 27th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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