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AJ McCarron

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Drafted 164th overall in the 5th round of the 2014 draft, AJ McCarron arrived from Alabama. He last played in 2023 with CIN, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,192 passing yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 220#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 5, 164th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2023

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
47.2

46th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 6 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.07
Total EPA×0.24-0.09
Conversion×0.08-0.27
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.14
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.10
Ball security×0.12+0.28

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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

Burst5▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility37▶

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

Size60▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength28▶

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

Accuracy52▶

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

Ball Security59▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance35▶

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

Mobility46▶

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

Impact

Efficiency43▶

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

Volume12▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion36▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023CIN47.2219
2020HOU48.8220
2019HOU43.62225391
2018LV46.528-2
2017CIN47.8266
2015CIN54.57854631

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, AJ McCarron has played in 17 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: CIN (2015–2017), LV (2018), HOU (2019–2020), CIN (2023).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,192 yards and 6 touchdowns with 3 interceptions. He has rushed for 68 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2015 with CIN: 854 yards and 6 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 14IND-1 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT45
Week 18CLE20 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT41.5

AJ McCarron — common questions

What position does AJ McCarron play?
AJ McCarron is listed as a QB.
Which teams has AJ McCarron played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), AJ McCarron has played for CIN (2015–2017), LV (2018), HOU (2019–2020), CIN (2023).
Where did AJ McCarron go to college?
AJ McCarron played college football at Alabama.
When was AJ McCarron drafted?
AJ McCarron was selected in round 5, 164th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has AJ McCarron scored?
AJ McCarron has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 passing, 1 rushing).
What is AJ McCarron's ScoutIndex Rating?
AJ McCarron rated 47.2 for 2023, the 46th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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