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Luke McCown

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Luke McCown came into the league as a 4th-round selection (106th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Louisiana Tech. He last played in 2016 with NO, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,370 passing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 217#

College

Louisiana Tech

Draft

Rd 4, 106th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2016

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
48.4

57th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 5 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.05
Total EPA×0.24-0.11
Conversion×0.08-0.10
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.06
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.02
Ball security×0.12+0.23

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed75▶

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

Burst97▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility93▶

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

Size49▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength43▶

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

Accuracy47▶

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

Ball Security52▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance21▶

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

Mobility57▶

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

Impact

Efficiency57▶

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

Volume8▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion52▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015NO59.92335
2013NO45.13-4
2012ATL47.91-3
2011JAX30.6429623
2010JAX48.911204
2009JAX48.422
2008TB49.6215
2007TB52.7510095117
2004CLE27.45608425

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Luke McCown has played in 25 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: CLE (2004), TB (2007–2008), JAX (2009–2011), ATL (2012), NO (2013–2015).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,370 yards and 9 touchdowns with 15 interceptions. He has rushed for 177 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2007 with TB: 1,009 yards and 5 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5SEA2 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT43.5
Week 8TEN—44.9

Luke McCown — common questions

What position does Luke McCown play?
Luke McCown is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Luke McCown played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Luke McCown has played for CLE (2004), TB (2007–2008), JAX (2009–2011), ATL (2012), NO (2013–2015).
Where did Luke McCown go to college?
Luke McCown played college football at Louisiana Tech.
When was Luke McCown drafted?
Luke McCown was selected in round 4, 106th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Luke McCown scored?
Luke McCown has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 passing).
What is Luke McCown's ScoutIndex Rating?
Luke McCown rated 59.9 for 2015, the 81st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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