Tony Romo plays QB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2016 with DAL, capping a 14-season NFL career. He graded out among the best QBs in the league last season — a 92.2 ScoutIndex Rating, the 99th percentile at the position. His accuracy stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 34,183 passing yards and 248 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 230#
College
Eastern Illinois
Draft
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Seasons
2003–2016
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology96th percentile among QBs
16 games · 558 dropbacks
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed15▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst24▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility52▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size50▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength9▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy97▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security92▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance48▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility20▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency91▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume87▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion92▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DAL | 51.8 | 1 | 29 | 1 | |||||
| 2015 | DAL | 40.7 | 4 | 884 | 5 | 13 | ||||
| 2014 | DAL | 92.2 | 15 | 3705 | 34 | 61 | ||||
| 2013 | DAL | 63.9 | 15 | 3828 | 31 | 38 | ||||
| 2012 | DAL | 65.7 | 16 | 4903 | 28 | 49 | 1 | 1 | -1 | |
| 2011 | DAL | 74.2 | 16 | 4184 | 31 | 46 | 1 | |||
| 2010 | DAL | 62.1 | 6 | 1605 | 11 | 38 | 11 | |||
| 2009 | DAL | 74.9 | 16 | 4483 | 26 | 105 | 1 | |||
| 2008 | DAL | 58.6 | 13 | 3448 | 26 | 41 | ||||
| 2007 | DAL | 87.8 | 16 | 4211 | 36 | 132 | 2 | |||
| 2006 | DAL | 83.7 | 13 | 2903 | 19 | 102 | ||||
| 2005 | DAL | 49.2 | 1 | -2 |
Career profile
Tony Romo has appeared in 132 regular-season games across 12 NFL seasons on file, all with DAL.
As a passer he has thrown for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns with 117 interceptions. He has rushed for 623 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2012 with DAL: 4,903 yards and 28 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 92.2, in the 99th percentile among QBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game506, 5 TD vs DEN, 2013 Week 5
- Most rushing yards in a game42 vs PHI, 2006 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game11 on 0 catches vs MIN, 2010 Week 6
2011 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 1,848 231/g | 16 | 6 |
| Away | 8 | 2,336 292/g | 15 | 4 |
| In division | 6 | 1,360 227/g | 10 | 3 |
| Out of division | 10 | 2,824 282/g | 21 | 7 |
| In wins | 8 | 2,082 260/g | 17 | 3 |
| In losses | 8 | 2,102 263/g | 14 | 7 |
| On grass | 5 | 1,388 278/g | 10 | 1 |
| On turf | 11 | 2,796 254/g | 21 | 9 |
| Indoors | 9 | 2,147 239/g | 17 | 6 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 2,037 291/g | 14 | 4 |
2011 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NYJ | 342 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 59.8 |
| Week 2 | SF | 345 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 67.9 |
| Week 3 | WAS | 255 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 45 |
| Week 4 | DET | 331 pass yds, 3 TD, 3 INT | 42.5 |
| Week 6 | NE | 317 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD | 63.2 |
| Week 7 | LAR | 166 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 59.3 |
| Week 8 | PHI | 203 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.3 |
| Week 9 | SEA | 279 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD | 65.9 |
| Week 10 | BUF | 270 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT | 82.3 |
| Week 11 | WAS | 292 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 68.8 |
| Week 12 | MIA | 226 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.3 |
| Week 13 | ARI | 299 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 54.7 |
| Week 14 | NYG | 321 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT | 74.2 |
| Week 15 | TB | 249 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 1 TD | 71.5 |
| Week 16 | PHI | — | 41.6 |
| Week 17 | NYG | 289 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.7 |
Tony Romo — common questions
- What position does Tony Romo play?
- Tony Romo is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Tony Romo played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tony Romo has played for DAL (2005–2016).
- Where did Tony Romo go to college?
- Tony Romo played college football at Eastern Illinois.
- How many touchdowns has Tony Romo scored?
- Tony Romo has 253 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (248 passing, 5 rushing).
- What is Tony Romo's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tony Romo rated 51.8 for 2016, the 66th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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