A 4th-round pick (93rd overall) in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Utah, Scott Mitchell has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2001 with CIN, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,052 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.
Size
6'6", 240#
College
Utah
Draft
Rd 4, 93rd overall (1990)
Seasons
1991–2001
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology12th percentile among QBs · limited sample
1 games · 14 dropbacks
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size97▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength96▶
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 Security3▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance29▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility68▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency14▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume26▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion30▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Scott Mitchell has played in 10 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: BAL (1999), CIN (2000–2001).
As a passer he has thrown for 1,052 yards and 3 touchdowns with 13 interceptions. He has rushed for 62 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2000 with CIN: 966 yards and 3 touchdowns in 8 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game236, 1 TD vs NE, 2000 Week 12
- Most rushing yards in a game14 vs TEN, 2000 Week 15
2001 splits
regular season2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 11 | CLE | 38 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT | 15.3 |
Scott Mitchell — common questions
- What position does Scott Mitchell play?
- Scott Mitchell is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Scott Mitchell played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Scott Mitchell has played for BAL (1999), CIN (2000–2001).
- Where did Scott Mitchell go to college?
- Scott Mitchell played college football at Utah.
- When was Scott Mitchell drafted?
- Scott Mitchell was selected in round 4, 93rd overall, of the 1990 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Scott Mitchell scored?
- Scott Mitchell has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 passing, 1 rushing).
- What is Scott Mitchell's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Scott Mitchell rated 30.1 for 2001, the 12th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jon KitnaQB · 2001
- Corey DillonRB · 2001
- Darnay ScottWR · 2001
- Peter WarrickWR · 2001
- Brandon BennettRB · 2001
- Chad JohnsonWR · 2001
- Ron DugansWR · 2001
- Danny FarmerWR · 2001
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- Stacey SimmonsWR · pick 83
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- Travis DavisDT · pick 85
- Cary ConklinQB · pick 86
- Jesse AndersonTE · pick 87
- Chris WarrenRB · pick 89
- Mike BrennanOT · pick 91
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