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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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
32.7

13th percentile among QBs

9 games · 252 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.10
Total EPA×0.24-1.29
Conversion×0.08-0.11
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.45
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.02
Ball security×0.12-1.54

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed31▶

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

Burst29▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility27▶

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

Size46▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength54▶

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

Accuracy47▶

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

Ball Security11▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance0▶

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

Efficiency11▶

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

Volume58▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion42▶

(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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home6
844
141/g
5
7
86
14/g
0
Away3
834
278/g
3
4
59
20/g
0
In division4
647
162/g
1
2
32
8/g
0
Out of division5
1,031
206/g
7
9
113
23/g
0
In wins3
510
170/g
3
0
63
21/g
0
In losses6
1,168
195/g
5
11
82
14/g
0
On grass6
844
141/g
5
7
86
14/g
0
On turf3
834
278/g
3
4
59
20/g
0
Indoors1
257
257/g
1
2
0
0/g
0
Outdoors8
1,421
178/g
7
9
145
18/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI195 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD32
Week 2SEA321 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 32 rush yds, 0 TD63.4
Week 3DET189 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 32 rush yds, 0 TD68.5
Week 4NO257 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT37.7
Week 5NE130 pass yds, 3 TD, 3 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD29.8
Week 6PHI199 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD26.8
Week 7NYG256 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 27 rush yds, 0 TD31
Week 8SEA131 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT19.4
Week 11LAR-1 rush yds, 0 TD41.2

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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