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WAS WAS

Marcus Mariota

QB

Marcus Mariota came into the league as a 1st-round selection (2nd overall) in 2015, drafted out of Oregon. He's currently with WAS, in his 12th season in the league. He posted a 49.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 59th percentile among QBs. Mobility is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 18,219 passing yards and 111 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 222#

College

Oregon

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
50.2

63th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 26 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.98
Total EPA×0.24+0.03
Conversion×0.08+0.53
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.23
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.12
Ball security×0.12-0.27

Week 1 projection · @ PHI

Methodology
Pass yds172.7 (79.7–265.6)51% 170.5+
Pass yds172.7 (79.7–265.6)51% 170.5+
Pass yds172.7 (79.7–265.6)51% 170.5+
Pass yds172.7 (79.7–265.6)51% 170.5+
Pass yds172.7 (79.7–265.6)51% 170.5+
Pass yds172.7 (79.7–265.6)51% 170.5+
Pass TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Pass TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Pass TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Pass TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Pass TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
Pass TD0.9 (0–2)59% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
Rush yds46.4 (13.7–79.1)51% 45.5+
Rush yds46.4 (13.7–79.1)51% 45.5+
Rush yds46.4 (13.7–79.1)51% 45.5+
Rush yds46.4 (13.7–79.1)51% 45.5+
Rush yds46.4 (13.7–79.1)51% 45.5+
Rush yds46.4 (13.7–79.1)51% 45.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed92▶

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

Burst89▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility92▶

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

Size79▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength50▶

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

Accuracy53▶

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

Ball Security36▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance27▶

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

Mobility99▶

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

Impact

Efficiency64▶

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

Volume19▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion75▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026WAS56.23340449
2025WAS49.8101695102971
2024WAS63.833644921
2023PHI50.22164152
2022ATL55.2132219154384
2021LV52.374871
2020LV5612261881
2019TEN46.8712037129
2018TEN54.3142528113572121
2017TEN51.1153232133125
2016TEN62.3153426263492
2015TEN50.71228181925221411

Career profile

Marcus Mariota has appeared in 102 regular-season games across 12 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: TEN (2015–2019), LV (2020–2021), ATL (2022), PHI (2023), WAS (2024–2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 18,219 yards and 111 touchdowns with 62 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,502 yards and 19 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 62 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2016 with TEN: 3,426 yards and 26 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 62.3, in the 83rd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
16
16/g
0
0
Away1
148
148/g
1
1
In division1
148
148/g
1
1
Out of division1
16
16/g
0
0
In losses2
164
82/g
1
1
On grass1
16
16/g
0
0
On turf1
148
148/g
1
1
Outdoors2
164
82/g
1
1

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13SF16 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 18NYG148 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 46 rush yds, 0 TD48

Marcus Mariota — common questions

What position does Marcus Mariota play?
Marcus Mariota is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Marcus Mariota played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marcus Mariota has played for TEN (2015–2019), LV (2020–2021), ATL (2022), PHI (2023), WAS (2024–2026).
Where did Marcus Mariota go to college?
Marcus Mariota played college football at Oregon.
When was Marcus Mariota drafted?
Marcus Mariota was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Marcus Mariota scored?
Marcus Mariota has 131 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (111 passing, 19 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Marcus Mariota's ScoutIndex Rating?
Marcus Mariota rated 56.2 for 2026, the 70th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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