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Greg McElroy

QB

A 7th-round pick (208th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Greg McElroy has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2013 with CIN, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons.

Size

6'2", 225#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 7, 208th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2013

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
40.9

19th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 42 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.90
Total EPA×0.24-0.57
Conversion×0.08-0.03
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.96
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.22
Ball security×0.12+0.11

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed43▶

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

Burst45▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility26▶

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

Size31▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength30▶

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

Accuracy63▶

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

Ball Security47▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance0▶

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

Mobility10▶

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

Impact

Efficiency11▶

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

Volume37▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion44▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NYJ40.92214130

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Greg McElroy has played in 2 regular-season games, all with NYJ.

As a passer he has thrown for 214 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. He has rushed for 30 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
214
107/g
1
1
Out of division2
214
107/g
1
1
In wins1
29
29/g
1
0
In losses1
185
185/g
0
1
On turf2
214
107/g
1
1
Outdoors2
214
107/g
1
1

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13ARI29 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 16LAC185 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD32.3

Greg McElroy — common questions

What position does Greg McElroy play?
Greg McElroy is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Greg McElroy played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Greg McElroy has played for NYJ (2012).
Where did Greg McElroy go to college?
Greg McElroy played college football at Alabama.
When was Greg McElroy drafted?
Greg McElroy was selected in round 7, 208th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Greg McElroy scored?
Greg McElroy has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Greg McElroy's ScoutIndex Rating?
Greg McElroy rated 40.9 for 2012, the 19th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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