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Scott Mitchell

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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 98th 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

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
40.5

22th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 17 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.06
Total EPA×0.24-0.12
Conversion×0.08-0.60
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.37
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-1.30

1999 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).

Size98▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength90▶

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 Security9▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance56▶

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

Mobility7▶

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

Impact

Efficiency30▶

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

Volume22▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion26▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001CIN30.1138
2000CIN3589663611
1999BAL40.51481

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)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2PIT48 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD33.2

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.

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