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Baker Mayfield

QB

Baker Mayfield came into the league as a 1st-round selection (1st overall) in 2018, drafted out of Oklahoma; Texas Tech. Now with TB, he's in his 9th NFL season. His 55.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 70th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. Arm Strength is his calling card, grading in the 82nd percentile among his peers. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 29,140 passing yards and 199 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 215#

College

Oklahoma; Texas Tech

Draft

Rd 1, 1st overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
32.4

9th percentile among QBs

3 games · 109 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.10
Total EPA×0.24-1.33
Conversion×0.08-1.55
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.55
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.01
Ball security×0.12+0.12

Week 1 projection · @ CIN

Methodology
Pass yds236.2 (109–363.3)48% 240.5+
Pass yds236.2 (109–363.3)48% 240.5+
Pass yds236.2 (109–363.3)48% 240.5+
Pass yds236.2 (109–363.3)48% 240.5+
Pass yds236.2 (109–363.3)48% 240.5+
Pass yds236.2 (109–363.3)48% 240.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)53% 1.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)48% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)48% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)48% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)48% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)48% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)48% 0.5+
Rush yds30.6 (9–52.2)50% 30.5+
Rush yds30.6 (9–52.2)50% 30.5+
Rush yds30.6 (9–52.2)50% 30.5+
Rush yds30.6 (9–52.2)50% 30.5+
Rush yds30.6 (9–52.2)50% 30.5+
Rush yds30.6 (9–52.2)50% 30.5+

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

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed19▶

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

Burst35▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility63▶

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

Size12▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength82▶

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

Accuracy48▶

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

Ball Security55▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance4▶

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

Mobility80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume50▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion5▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TB32.436152651
2025TB55.6173693263821
2024TB74.4174500413783
2023TB64.2174044281631
2022LAR2912216310891
2021CLE45.214301017134111
2020CLE68.216356326165116
2019CLE43.5163827221413
2018CLE53.514372527131

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Baker Mayfield has played in 126 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CLE (2018–2021), LAR (2022), TB (2023–2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 29,140 yards and 199 touchdowns with 103 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,648 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2024 with TB: 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 74.4, in the 94th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home2
399
200/g
2
2
35
18/g
0
Away1
216
216/g
0
0
30
30/g
1
Out of division3
615
205/g
2
2
65
22/g
1
In losses3
615
205/g
2
2
65
22/g
1
On grass2
399
200/g
2
2
35
18/g
0
On turf1
216
216/g
0
0
30
30/g
1
Outdoors3
615
205/g
2
2
65
22/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN216 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 30 rush yds, 1 TD45.4
Week 2CLE182 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD36.1
Week 3MIN217 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD25.6

Baker Mayfield — common questions

What position does Baker Mayfield play?
Baker Mayfield is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Baker Mayfield played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Baker Mayfield has played for CLE (2018–2021), LAR (2022), TB (2023–2026).
Where did Baker Mayfield go to college?
Baker Mayfield played college football at Oklahoma; Texas Tech.
When was Baker Mayfield drafted?
Baker Mayfield was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Baker Mayfield scored?
Baker Mayfield has 211 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (199 passing, 12 rushing).
What is Baker Mayfield's ScoutIndex Rating?
Baker Mayfield rated 32.4 for 2026, the 9th 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 1, 2018