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Matt Ryan

QB

Matt Ryan came into the league as a 1st-round selection (3rd overall) in 2008, drafted out of Boston College. He last played in 2022 with IND, a career spanning 15 NFL seasons. Last season's 42.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 29th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Arm Strength is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 15 NFL seasons, he has totaled 62,792 passing yards and 381 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 220#

College

Boston College

Draft

Rd 1, 3rd overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2022

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
70.1

90th percentile among QBs

16 games · 451 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+1.46
Conversion×0.08+1.26
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.45
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.49
Ball security×0.12+0.41

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed27▶

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.

Agility11▶

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

Size53▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength96▶

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

Accuracy72▶

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

Ball Security67▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance92▶

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

Mobility33▶

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

Impact

Efficiency92▶

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

Volume76▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion91▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022IND42.612305714701
2021ATL50.717396820821
2020ATL6316458126922
2019ATL58.8154466261471
2018ATL79.1164924351253151
2017ATL7316409520143
2016ATL94.416494438117
2015ATL60.31645912163
2014ATL69.116469428145
2013ATL60.31645152655
2012ATL83.7164719321411
2011ATL71.616417729842
2010ATL73.116370528122
2009ATL59.614291622491
2008ATL70.1163440161041

Career profile

Across 15 NFL seasons on file, Matt Ryan has played in 234 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: ATL (2008–2021), IND (2022).

As a passer he has thrown for 62,792 yards and 381 touchdowns with 183 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,539 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 5 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2016 with ATL: 4,944 yards and 38 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 94.4, in the 100th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,777
222/g
6
5
50
6/g
0
Away8
1,663
208/g
10
6
54
7/g
1
In division6
1,344
224/g
3
5
53
9/g
1
Out of division10
2,096
210/g
13
6
51
5/g
0
In wins11
2,282
207/g
13
5
48
4/g
0
In losses5
1,158
232/g
3
6
56
11/g
1
On grass6
1,214
202/g
8
5
39
7/g
0
On turf10
2,226
223/g
8
6
65
7/g
1
Indoors10
2,226
223/g
8
6
65
7/g
1
Outdoors6
1,214
202/g
8
5
39
7/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonARI199 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DET161 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 2TB158 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD30.7
Week 3KC192 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD60.7
Week 4CAR158 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 5GB194 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD58.3
Week 6CHI301 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD73.1
Week 8PHI277 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD41
Week 9LV220 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD64.2
Week 10NO248 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD66.6
Week 11DEN250 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 12CAR259 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD62.7
Week 13LAC207 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD74.6
Week 14NO315 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 1 TD71.1
Week 15TB206 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 16MIN134 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 17LAR160 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD29.6

Matt Ryan — common questions

What position does Matt Ryan play?
Matt Ryan is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Matt Ryan played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Ryan has played for ATL (2008–2021), IND (2022).
Where did Matt Ryan go to college?
Matt Ryan played college football at Boston College.
When was Matt Ryan drafted?
Matt Ryan was selected in round 1, 3rd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Ryan scored?
Matt Ryan has 395 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (381 passing, 13 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Matt Ryan's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Ryan rated 42.6 for 2022, the 29th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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