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Jordan Palmer

QB

Drafted 205th overall in the 6th round of the 2007 draft, Jordan Palmer arrived from Texas-El Paso. He last played in 2014 with TEN, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 66 passing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 230#

College

Texas-El Paso

Draft

Rd 6, 205th overall (2007)

Seasons

2008–2014

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
46.6

45th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 3 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.07
Total EPA×0.24-0.29
Conversion×0.08-0.08
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.07
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.08
Ball security×0.12+0.17

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed17▶

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

Burst25▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility9▶

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

Size79▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength58▶

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

Accuracy51▶

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

Ball Security54▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance57▶

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

Mobility51▶

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

Impact

Efficiency46▶

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

Volume8▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion47▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014TEN46.617-1
2010CIN50118
2008CIN40.53414

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Jordan Palmer has played in 5 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CIN (2008–2010), TEN (2014).

As a passer he has thrown for 66 yards and 0 touchdowns with 2 interceptions. He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2008 with CIN: 41 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17IND7 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD39.2

Jordan Palmer — common questions

What position does Jordan Palmer play?
Jordan Palmer is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jordan Palmer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jordan Palmer has played for CIN (2008–2010), TEN (2014).
Where did Jordan Palmer go to college?
Jordan Palmer played college football at Texas-El Paso.
When was Jordan Palmer drafted?
Jordan Palmer was selected in round 6, 205th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jordan Palmer scored?
Jordan Palmer has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jordan Palmer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jordan Palmer rated 46.6 for 2014, the 45th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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