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Chad Pennington

QB

A 1st-round pick (18th overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Marshall, Chad Pennington has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2010 with MIA, capping a 11-season NFL career. He graded out among the best QBs in the league last season — a 77.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 93rd percentile at the position. His ball security stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 17,824 passing yards and 102 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 225#

College

Marshall

Draft

Rd 1, 18th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2010

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
77.8

93th percentile among QBs

16 games · 499 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.22
Total EPA×0.24+1.64
Conversion×0.08+1.75
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.49
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.85
Ball security×0.12+1.72

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed54▶

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

Burst76▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility77▶

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

Size49▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength42▶

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

Accuracy96▶

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

Ball Security97▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance87▶

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

Mobility30▶

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

Impact

Efficiency95▶

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

Volume83▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion96▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010MIA50.3119
2009MIA51.7341317
2008MIA77.816365319581
2007NYJ54.99176610321
2006NYJ64.8163352171117
2005NYJ45.23530227
2004NYJ61132673161261
2003NYJ6010213913422
2002NYJ89.915312022492
2001NYJ49.2292111
2000NYJ53.41671

Career profile

Chad Pennington has appeared in 89 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (2000–2007), MIA (2008–2010).

As a passer he has thrown for 17,824 yards and 102 touchdowns with 64 interceptions. He has rushed for 463 yards and 7 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 0 passes for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2008 with MIA: 3,653 yards and 19 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 89.9, in the 100th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home8
1,968
246/g
11
4
Away8
1,685
211/g
8
3
In division6
1,513
252/g
9
2
Out of division10
2,140
214/g
10
5
In wins11
2,370
215/g
11
3
In losses5
1,283
257/g
8
4
On grass12
2,880
240/g
16
7
On turf4
773
193/g
3
0
Indoors3
459
153/g
1
0
Outdoors13
3,194
246/g
18
7

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL252 pass yds, 1 TD, 4 INT—
Week 1NYJ251 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT50.6
Week 2ARI112 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD45.9
Week 3NE226 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT73.1
Week 5LAC228 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 6HOU284 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT57.5
Week 7BAL295 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 8BUF314 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 9DEN281 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD60.6
Week 10SEA209 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 11LV174 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 12NE341 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 1 TD64
Week 13LAR166 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD59
Week 14BUF181 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT61.4
Week 15SF156 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 16KC235 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 17NYJ200 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD57.1

Chad Pennington — common questions

What position does Chad Pennington play?
Chad Pennington is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Chad Pennington played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chad Pennington has played for NYJ (2000–2007), MIA (2008–2010).
Where did Chad Pennington go to college?
Chad Pennington played college football at Marshall.
When was Chad Pennington drafted?
Chad Pennington was selected in round 1, 18th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chad Pennington scored?
Chad Pennington has 109 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (102 passing, 7 rushing).
What is Chad Pennington's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chad Pennington rated 50.3 for 2010, the 61st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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