A 6th-round pick (146th overall) in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Washington State, Mark Rypien has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2001 with IND, capping a 15-season NFL career.
Size
6'4", 225#
College
Washington State
Draft
Rd 6, 146th overall (1986)
Seasons
1987–2001
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology58th percentile among QBs · limited sample
1 games · 10 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).
Size78▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength39▶
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 Security64▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance43▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility68▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency53▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume20▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion62▶
(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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | IND | 50.6 | 1 | 57 |
Career profile
Mark Rypien has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with IND.
As a passer he has thrown for 57 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game57 vs NE, 2001 Week 3
2001 splits
regular season2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 | NE | 57 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 48.4 |
Mark Rypien — common questions
- What position does Mark Rypien play?
- Mark Rypien is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Mark Rypien played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mark Rypien has played for IND (2001).
- Where did Mark Rypien go to college?
- Mark Rypien played college football at Washington State.
- When was Mark Rypien drafted?
- Mark Rypien was selected in round 6, 146th overall, of the 1986 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Mark Rypien scored?
- Mark Rypien has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Mark Rypien's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Mark Rypien rated 50.6 for 2001, the 58th 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
- Peyton ManningQB · 2001
- Marvin HarrisonWR · 2001
- Dominic RhodesRB · 2001
- Edgerrin JamesRB · 2001
- Marcus PollardTE · 2001
- Ken DilgerTE · 2001
- Reggie WayneWR · 2001
- Terrence WilkinsWR · 2001
Drafted in round 6, 1986
- Thornton ChandlerTE · pick 140
- Bob ThompsonWR · pick 142
- Burnell DentLB · pick 143
- Robert JenkinsOT · pick 144
- Ray WallaceRB · pick 145
- Domingo BryantDB · pick 148
- Bob LandseeC · pick 149
- Stan GelbaughQB · pick 150
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