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J.T. O'Sullivan

QB

J.T. O'Sullivan came into the league as a 6th-round selection (186th overall) in 2002, drafted out of UC Davis. His most recent season came in 2010 with LV, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 32.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 13th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,866 passing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 232#

College

UC Davis

Draft

Rd 6, 186th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2010

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.1

58th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 0 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.08
Total EPA×0.24-0.13
Conversion×0.08+0.17
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.19
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.13

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed34▶

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

Burst26▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility14▶

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

Size53▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength3▶

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 Security47▶

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.

Mobility4▶

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

Impact

Efficiency65▶

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

Volume2▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion66▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009CIN41.734012
2008SF32.7916788145
2007DET40.941481-10
2004GB49.11-2

Career profile

J.T. O'Sullivan has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: GB (2004), DET (2007), SF (2008), CIN (2009).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,866 yards and 9 touchdowns with 13 interceptions. He has rushed for 145 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2008 with SF: 1,678 yards and 8 touchdowns in 9 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 32.7, in the 13th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17CHI-2 rush yds, 0 TD45.1

J.T. O'Sullivan — common questions

What position does J.T. O'Sullivan play?
J.T. O'Sullivan is listed as a QB.
Which teams has J.T. O'Sullivan played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), J.T. O'Sullivan has played for GB (2004), DET (2007), SF (2008), CIN (2009).
Where did J.T. O'Sullivan go to college?
J.T. O'Sullivan played college football at UC Davis.
When was J.T. O'Sullivan drafted?
J.T. O'Sullivan was selected in round 6, 186th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has J.T. O'Sullivan scored?
J.T. O'Sullivan has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 passing).
What is J.T. O'Sullivan's ScoutIndex Rating?
J.T. O'Sullivan rated 41.7 for 2009, the 25th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2002

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