A 3rd-round pick (86th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee State; Tulane, Jonathan Quinn has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2004 with CHI, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 774 passing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
6'6", 240#
College
Middle Tennessee State; Tulane
Draft
Rd 3, 86th overall (1998)
Seasons
1998–2004
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology14th percentile among QBs · limited sample
4 games · 67 dropbacks
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size97▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength8▶
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 Security84▶
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.
Mobility79▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency4▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume42▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion24▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Jonathan Quinn has played in 11 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: JAX (2000–2001), KC (2002), CHI (2004).
As a passer he has thrown for 774 yards and 2 touchdowns with 4 interceptions. He has rushed for 74 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2004 with CHI: 413 yards and 1 touchdown in 5 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game225 vs PIT, 2001 Week 10
- Most rushing yards in a game39 vs PIT, 2001 Week 10
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 361 90/g | 1 | 1 |
| In division | 3 | 361 120/g | 1 | 1 |
| Out of division | 1 | 0 0/g | 0 | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 136 68/g | 1 | 1 |
| In losses | 2 | 225 113/g | 0 | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 361 120/g | 1 | 1 |
| On turf | 1 | 0 0/g | 0 | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 0 0/g | 0 | 0 |
| Outdoors | 3 | 361 120/g | 1 | 1 |
2001 game log
Jonathan Quinn — common questions
- What position does Jonathan Quinn play?
- Jonathan Quinn is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Jonathan Quinn played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Quinn has played for JAX (2000–2001), KC (2002), CHI (2004).
- Where did Jonathan Quinn go to college?
- Jonathan Quinn played college football at Middle Tennessee State; Tulane.
- When was Jonathan Quinn drafted?
- Jonathan Quinn was selected in round 3, 86th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jonathan Quinn scored?
- Jonathan Quinn has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 passing).
- What is Jonathan Quinn's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jonathan Quinn rated 32.9 for 2004, the 9th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Thomas JonesRB · 2004
- Chad HutchinsonQB · 2004
- Craig KrenzelQB · 2004
- David TerrellWR · 2004
- Rex GrossmanQB · 2004
- Bobby WadeWR · 2004
- Anthony ThomasRB · 2004
- Desmond ClarkTE · 2004
Drafted in round 3, 1998
- Chuck WileyDE · pick 62
- Jon RitchieFB · pick 63
- Olin KreutzC · pick 64
- Leonard LittleDE · pick 65
- Chris ConradOT · pick 66
- Scott FrostDB · pick 67
- Robert HicksOT · pick 68
- Skip HicksRB · pick 69