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Curtis Painter

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Curtis Painter came into the league as a 6th-round selection (201st overall) in 2009, drafted out of Purdue. His most recent season came in 2013 with NYG, capping a 5-season NFL career. His 31.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 8th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,681 passing yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 230#

College

Purdue

Draft

Rd 6, 201st overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2013

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
32

10th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 31 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.93
Total EPA×0.24-0.63
Conversion×0.08-1.02
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.40
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.49
Ball security×0.12-0.66

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed35▶

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

Burst15▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility51▶

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

Size77▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength79▶

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

Accuracy6▶

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

Ball Security16▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance26▶

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

Mobility3▶

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

Impact

Efficiency8▶

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

Volume30▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion13▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013NYG37.3357-2
2011IND31.9915416107
2009IND322834

Career profile

Curtis Painter has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: IND (2009–2011), NYG (2013).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,681 yards and 6 touchdowns with 13 interceptions. He has rushed for 109 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2011 with IND: 1,541 yards and 6 touchdowns in 9 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 31.9, in the 8th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 16NYJ44 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD23.4
Week 17BUF39 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD19.7

Curtis Painter — common questions

What position does Curtis Painter play?
Curtis Painter is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Curtis Painter played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Curtis Painter has played for IND (2009–2011), NYG (2013).
Where did Curtis Painter go to college?
Curtis Painter played college football at Purdue.
When was Curtis Painter drafted?
Curtis Painter was selected in round 6, 201st overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Curtis Painter scored?
Curtis Painter has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 passing).
What is Curtis Painter's ScoutIndex Rating?
Curtis Painter rated 37.3 for 2013, the 15th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 6, 2009

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