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Jake Plummer

QB

Jake Plummer came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (42nd overall) in 1997, drafted out of Arizona State. He last played in 2006 with DEN, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Last season's 41.0 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 21st percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Mobility is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 23,314 passing yards and 129 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 212#

College

Arizona State

Draft

Rd 2, 42nd overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2006

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
78.1

94th percentile among QBs

11 games · 316 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.44
Total EPA×0.24+1.67
Conversion×0.08+1.84
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.97
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+1.03

2003 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size19▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength30▶

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

Accuracyno data▶

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

Ball Security82▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance88▶

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

Mobility96▶

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

Impact

Efficiency96▶

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

Volume67▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion96▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006DEN41121994111121
2005DEN75.9163366181562
2004DEN62.6164089272151
2003DEN78.1112183152053
2002ARI37.216297218283212
2001ARI68.116365318163
2000ARI36.214294613183
1999ARI21.112211191212

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Jake Plummer has played in 113 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: ARI (1999–2002), DEN (2003–2006).

As a passer he has thrown for 23,314 yards and 129 touchdowns with 126 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,438 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2004 with DEN: 4,089 yards and 27 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 78.1, in the 94th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home6
1,410
235/g
9
2
144
24/g
1
Away5
773
155/g
6
5
61
12/g
2
In division6
1,108
185/g
11
2
104
17/g
1
Out of division5
1,075
215/g
4
5
101
20/g
2
In wins9
1,786
198/g
13
7
174
19/g
3
In losses2
397
199/g
2
0
31
16/g
0
On grass10
1,945
195/g
14
6
183
18/g
1
On turf1
238
238/g
1
1
22
22/g
2
Indoors1
238
238/g
1
1
22
22/g
2
Outdoors10
1,945
195/g
14
6
183
18/g
1

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND181 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CIN115 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD27.4
Week 2LAC94 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD68.4
Week 3LV197 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 48 rush yds, 1 TD82
Week 4DET277 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 40 rush yds, 0 TD59
Week 5KC221 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD57.4
Week 11LAC253 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD65.8
Week 12CHI176 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 13LV105 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 14KC238 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD77
Week 15CLE269 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 16IND238 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 22 rush yds, 2 TD72.5

Jake Plummer — common questions

What position does Jake Plummer play?
Jake Plummer is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jake Plummer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jake Plummer has played for ARI (1999–2002), DEN (2003–2006).
Where did Jake Plummer go to college?
Jake Plummer played college football at Arizona State.
When was Jake Plummer drafted?
Jake Plummer was selected in round 2, 42nd overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jake Plummer scored?
Jake Plummer has 140 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (129 passing, 11 rushing).
What is Jake Plummer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jake Plummer rated 41.0 for 2006, the 21st percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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