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Trace McSorley

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Trace McSorley came into the league as a 6th-round selection (197th overall) in 2019, drafted out of Penn State. His most recent season came in 2023 with PIT, capping a 5-season NFL career. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 87th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 502 passing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'0", 202#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 6, 197th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2023

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
20.2

1th percentile among QBs · limited sample

5 games · 86 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.66
Total EPA×0.24-1.09
Conversion×0.08-1.69
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.99
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.80
Ball security×0.12-2.45

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed87▶

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

Burst66▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility77▶

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

Size4▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength51▶

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

Accuracy4▶

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

Ball Security1▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance87▶

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

Mobility18▶

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

Impact

Efficiency4▶

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

Volume39▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion5▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022ARI20.2541261
2020BAL48290117
2019BAL48.511

Career profile

Trace McSorley has appeared in 8 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BAL (2019–2020), ARI (2022).

As a passer he has thrown for 502 yards and 1 touchdown with 5 interceptions. He has rushed for 79 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2022 with ARI: 412 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home3
288
96/g
0
2
40
13/g
0
Away2
124
62/g
0
3
21
11/g
0
In division2
88
44/g
0
2
19
10/g
0
Out of division3
324
108/g
0
3
42
14/g
0
In losses5
412
82/g
0
5
61
12/g
0
On grass4
353
88/g
0
4
55
14/g
0
On turf1
59
59/g
0
1
6
6/g
0
Indoors1
12
12/g
0
0
20
20/g
0
Outdoors4
400
100/g
0
5
41
10/g
0

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC12 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 11SF59 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 15DEN95 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD22.1
Week 16TB217 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD19.2
Week 18SF29 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD31.8

Trace McSorley — common questions

What position does Trace McSorley play?
Trace McSorley is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Trace McSorley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Trace McSorley has played for BAL (2019–2020), ARI (2022).
Where did Trace McSorley go to college?
Trace McSorley played college football at Penn State.
When was Trace McSorley drafted?
Trace McSorley was selected in round 6, 197th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Trace McSorley scored?
Trace McSorley has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Trace McSorley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Trace McSorley rated 20.2 for 2022, the 1st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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