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Kevin O'Connell

QB

Drafted 94th overall in the 3rd round of the 2008 draft, Kevin O'Connell arrived from San Diego State. He last played in 2011 with NYJ, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Few match his speed, which grades in the 89th percentile.

Size

6'5", 225#

College

San Diego State

Draft

Rd 3, 94th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2011

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
46.4

41th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 7 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.01
Total EPA×0.24-0.28
Conversion×0.08-0.13
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.26
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.18
Ball security×0.12+0.34

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed89▶

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

Burst63▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility57▶

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

Size74▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength34▶

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 Security62▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance43▶

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

Efficiency36▶

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

Volume17▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion41▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008NE46.4223-6

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Kevin O'Connell has played in 2 regular-season games, all with NE.

As a passer he has thrown for 23 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3MIA25 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT44.6
Week 16ARI-2 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -6 rush yds, 0 TD39.1

Kevin O'Connell — common questions

What position does Kevin O'Connell play?
Kevin O'Connell is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Kevin O'Connell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kevin O'Connell has played for NE (2008).
Where did Kevin O'Connell go to college?
Kevin O'Connell played college football at San Diego State.
When was Kevin O'Connell drafted?
Kevin O'Connell was selected in round 3, 94th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kevin O'Connell scored?
Kevin O'Connell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Kevin O'Connell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kevin O'Connell rated 46.4 for 2008, the 41st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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