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Nathan Peterman

QB

Drafted 171st overall in the 5th round of the 2017 draft, Nathan Peterman arrived from Pittsburgh; Tennessee. He last played in 2024 with ATL, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 691 passing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 225#

College

Pittsburgh; Tennessee

Draft

Rd 5, 171st overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2024

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
18.7

3th percentile among QBs · limited sample

4 games · 88 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.73
Total EPA×0.24-1.05
Conversion×0.08-2.14
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.91
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.74
Ball security×0.12-3.27

2018 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed51▶

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

Burst44▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility37▶

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

Size38▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength14▶

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 Security0▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance33▶

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

Mobility65▶

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

Impact

Efficiency3▶

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

Volume39▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion1▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023CHI49.71-4
2022CHI46.4313917
2021LV48.712
2020LV471259
2018BUF18.742961501
2017BUF27.94231223

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Nathan Peterman has played in 14 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BUF (2017–2018), LV (2020–2021), CHI (2022–2023).

As a passer he has thrown for 691 yards and 4 touchdowns with 13 interceptions. He has rushed for 87 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2018 with BUF: 296 yards and 1 touchdown in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
211
106/g
0
3
Away2
85
43/g
1
4
In division1
23
23/g
0
0
Out of division3
273
91/g
1
7
In losses4
296
74/g
1
7
On grass1
24
24/g
0
2
On turf3
272
91/g
1
5
Indoors1
61
61/g
1
2
Outdoors3
235
78/g
0
5

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL24 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD16
Week 6HOU61 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD32.8
Week 8NE23 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT42.7
Week 9CHI188 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 47 rush yds, 1 TD21.4

Nathan Peterman — common questions

What position does Nathan Peterman play?
Nathan Peterman is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Nathan Peterman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nathan Peterman has played for BUF (2017–2018), LV (2020–2021), CHI (2022–2023).
Where did Nathan Peterman go to college?
Nathan Peterman played college football at Pittsburgh; Tennessee.
When was Nathan Peterman drafted?
Nathan Peterman was selected in round 5, 171st overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Nathan Peterman scored?
Nathan Peterman has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Nathan Peterman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nathan Peterman rated 49.7 for 2023, the 58th 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 5, 2017