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Dave Ragone

QB

A 3rd-round pick (88th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Louisville, Dave Ragone has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2005 with HOU, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His mobility stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position.

Size

6'3", 225#

College

Louisville

Draft

Rd 3, 88th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2005

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
38.9

23th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 48 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.86
Total EPA×0.24-0.38
Conversion×0.08-1.38
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.92
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.43

2003 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed18▶

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

Burst33▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility19▶

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

Size65▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength68▶

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 Security69▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance5▶

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

Mobility91▶

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

Impact

Efficiency22▶

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

Volume32▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion6▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003HOU38.92135511-5

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Dave Ragone has played in 2 regular-season games, all with HOU.

As a passer he has thrown for 135 yards and 0 touchdowns with 1 interception. He has rushed for 51 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Away2
135
68/g
0
1
In division1
71
71/g
0
1
Out of division1
64
64/g
0
0
In losses2
135
68/g
0
1
On grass2
135
68/g
0
1
Outdoors2
135
68/g
0
1

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 14JAX71 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 51 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD36.9
Week 15TB64 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT37.7

Dave Ragone — common questions

What position does Dave Ragone play?
Dave Ragone is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Dave Ragone played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dave Ragone has played for HOU (2003).
Where did Dave Ragone go to college?
Dave Ragone played college football at Louisville.
When was Dave Ragone drafted?
Dave Ragone was selected in round 3, 88th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dave Ragone scored?
Dave Ragone has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dave Ragone's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dave Ragone rated 38.9 for 2003, the 23rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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