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Rick Mirer

QB

Drafted 2nd overall in the 1st round of the 1993 draft, Rick Mirer arrived from Notre Dame. His most recent season came in 2004 with DET, capping a 12-season NFL career. His 41.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 28th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,455 passing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 210#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–2004

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
53.3

70th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 21 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.92
Total EPA×0.24+0.08
Conversion×0.08+0.11
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.44
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.66

2000 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size34▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength26▶

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

Accuracyno data▶

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

Ball Security77▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance66▶

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

Mobility71▶

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

Impact

Efficiency75▶

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

Volume28▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion60▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003LV41.3912673831
2000SF53.311261
1999NYJ35.2710625891

Career profile

Rick Mirer has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NYJ (1999), SF (2000), LV (2003).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,455 yards and 9 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. He has rushed for 172 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2003 with LV: 1,267 yards and 3 touchdowns in 9 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 41.3, in the 28th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
126
126/g
1
0
In division1
126
126/g
1
0
In losses1
126
126/g
1
0
On grass1
126
126/g
1
0
Outdoors1
126
126/g
1
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CAR126 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT52.4

Rick Mirer — common questions

What position does Rick Mirer play?
Rick Mirer is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Rick Mirer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rick Mirer has played for NYJ (1999), SF (2000), LV (2003).
Where did Rick Mirer go to college?
Rick Mirer played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Rick Mirer drafted?
Rick Mirer was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rick Mirer scored?
Rick Mirer has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 passing, 2 rushing).
What is Rick Mirer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rick Mirer rated 41.3 for 2003, the 28th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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