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Matt Schaub

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Matt Schaub came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (90th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Virginia. His most recent season came in 2020 with ATL, capping a 17-season NFL career. His 37.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 13th percentile. Size is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 16 NFL seasons, he has totaled 25,466 passing yards and 136 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 245#

College

Virginia

Draft

Rd 3, 90th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2020

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
54.7

74th percentile among QBs · limited sample

7 games · 70 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.75
Total EPA×0.24+0.01
Conversion×0.08+0.48
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.21
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+1.63

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed18▶

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

Burst43▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility0▶

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

Size100▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength51▶

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 Security94▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance30▶

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

Mobility80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency65▶

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

Volume38▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion79▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020ATL48.51-4
2019ATL61.155803-3
2018ATL47.22201-7
2016ATL46.7316-2
2015BAL41.42540310
2014LV35.8257
2013HOU37.31023101024
2012HOU65.816400822-91-6
2011HOU67.11024791592
2010HOU70.31643702428
2009HOU78.91647702961
2008HOU66.611304315682
2007HOU58.1112241952
2006ATL44.67208121
2005ATL54.77495476
2004ATL40.16329126

Career profile

Matt Schaub has appeared in 125 regular-season games across 16 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: ATL (2004–2006), HOU (2007–2013), LV (2014), BAL (2015), ATL (2016–2020).

As a passer he has thrown for 25,466 yards and 136 touchdowns with 91 interceptions. He has rushed for 357 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2009 with HOU: 4,770 yards and 29 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 78.9, in the 92nd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home5
495
99/g
4
0
69
14/g
0
Away2
0
0/g
0
0
7
4/g
0
In division3
158
53/g
1
0
10
3/g
0
Out of division4
337
84/g
3
0
66
17/g
0
In wins3
87
29/g
0
0
73
24/g
0
In losses4
408
102/g
4
0
3
1/g
0
On turf7
495
71/g
4
0
76
11/g
0
Indoors6
495
83/g
4
0
76
13/g
0
Outdoors1
0
0/g
0
0
0
0/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2SEA—42.7
Week 4MIN39 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 56 rush yds, 0 TD39.2
Week 5NE298 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD58.8
Week 11TB—39
Week 12DET7 rush yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 14NO48 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 17CAR110 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT61.3

Matt Schaub — common questions

What position does Matt Schaub play?
Matt Schaub is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Matt Schaub played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Schaub has played for ATL (2004–2006), HOU (2007–2013), LV (2014), BAL (2015), ATL (2016–2020).
Where did Matt Schaub go to college?
Matt Schaub played college football at Virginia.
When was Matt Schaub drafted?
Matt Schaub was selected in round 3, 90th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Schaub scored?
Matt Schaub has 140 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (136 passing, 4 rushing).
What is Matt Schaub's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Schaub rated 48.5 for 2020, the 58th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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