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Jeff Blake

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A 6th-round pick (166th overall) in the 1992 NFL Draft out of East Carolina, Jeff Blake has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2005 with CHI, capping a 14-season NFL career. His 30.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 6th percentile. His mobility stands out most — the 86th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,212 passing yards and 57 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 223#

College

East Carolina

Draft

Rd 6, 166th overall (1992)

Seasons

1992–2005

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
30

6th percentile among QBs

13 games · 387 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.79
Total EPA×0.24-1.68
Conversion×0.08-1.42
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.27
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.98

2003 attribute card

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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).

Size24▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength26▶

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 Security19▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance85▶

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

Mobility86▶

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

Impact

Efficiency9▶

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

Volume74▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion5▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005CHI53.32551-1
2004PHI40.4312616
2003ARI30132252131772
2002BAL45.6102084131061
2001NO49.11-1
2000NO57.7112025132431
1999CIN55.3142670163322

Career profile

Jeff Blake has appeared in 54 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 6 teams: CIN (1999), NO (2000–2001), BAL (2002), ARI (2003), PHI (2004), CHI (2005).

As a passer he has thrown for 9,212 yards and 57 touchdowns with 48 interceptions. He has rushed for 862 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 1999 with CIN: 2,670 yards and 16 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 57.7, in the 77th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home6
1,030
172/g
7
8
107
18/g
2
Away7
1,222
175/g
6
7
70
10/g
0
In division5
491
98/g
2
5
75
15/g
1
Out of division8
1,761
220/g
11
10
102
13/g
1
In wins3
536
179/g
3
1
47
16/g
2
In losses10
1,716
172/g
10
14
130
13/g
0
On grass9
1,373
153/g
7
12
133
15/g
2
On turf4
879
220/g
6
3
44
11/g
0
Indoors2
451
226/g
3
1
12
6/g
0
Outdoors11
1,801
164/g
10
14
165
15/g
2

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET363 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 2SEA55 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT41.7
Week 3GB273 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 1 TD67.9
Week 4LAR88 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT29.6
Week 5DAL121 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD27
Week 6BAL247 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD31.2
Week 8SF97 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 29 rush yds, 1 TD46.4
Week 9CIN166 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 10PIT307 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 30 rush yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 11CLE121 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 12LAR192 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD33.8
Week 13CHI163 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD24.3
Week 14SF59 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD35.8

Jeff Blake — common questions

What position does Jeff Blake play?
Jeff Blake is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jeff Blake played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jeff Blake has played for CIN (1999), NO (2000–2001), BAL (2002), ARI (2003), PHI (2004), CHI (2005).
Where did Jeff Blake go to college?
Jeff Blake played college football at East Carolina.
When was Jeff Blake drafted?
Jeff Blake was selected in round 6, 166th overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jeff Blake scored?
Jeff Blake has 63 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (57 passing, 6 rushing).
What is Jeff Blake's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jeff Blake rated 53.3 for 2005, the 68th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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