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Tyler Shough

QB

A 2nd-round pick (40th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Louisville; Texas Tech; Oregon, Tyler Shough has built an NFL career since. He's currently with NO, in his 2nd season in the league. He posted a 51.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 65th percentile among QBs. His volume stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,827 passing yards and 22 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 219#

College

Louisville; Texas Tech; Oregon

Draft

Rd 2, 40th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
48

59th percentile among QBs

6 games · 248 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.46
Total EPA×0.24-0.22
Conversion×0.08-0.17
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.40
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.37
Ball security×0.12-0.06

Week 1 projection · @ DET

Methodology
Pass yds225.9 (104.3–347.4)48% 230.5+
Pass yds225.9 (104.3–347.4)48% 230.5+
Pass yds225.9 (104.3–347.4)48% 230.5+
Pass yds225.9 (104.3–347.4)48% 230.5+
Pass yds225.9 (104.3–347.4)48% 230.5+
Pass yds225.9 (104.3–347.4)48% 230.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)36% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)36% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)36% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)36% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)36% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)36% 1.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
Rush yds23.4 (5.5–41.4)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.4 (5.5–41.4)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.4 (5.5–41.4)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.4 (5.5–41.4)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.4 (5.5–41.4)44% 25.5+
Rush yds23.4 (5.5–41.4)44% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed84▶

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

Burst61▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size77▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength41▶

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

Accuracy34▶

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

Ball Security36▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance84▶

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

Mobility82▶

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

Impact

Efficiency34▶

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

Volume95▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion39▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NO4861443121042
2025NO51.5112384101863

Career profile

Tyler Shough has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with NO.

As a passer he has thrown for 3,827 yards and 22 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He has rushed for 290 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2025 with NO: 2,384 yards and 10 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 51.5, in the 65th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home3
637
212/g
5
3
41
14/g
0
Away3
806
269/g
7
2
63
21/g
2
In division1
286
286/g
1
0
5
5/g
0
Out of division5
1,157
231/g
11
5
99
20/g
2
In wins2
396
198/g
4
0
55
28/g
2
In losses4
1,047
262/g
8
5
49
12/g
0
On grass1
252
252/g
1
0
23
23/g
1
On turf5
1,191
238/g
11
5
81
16/g
1
Indoors4
1,047
262/g
8
5
49
12/g
0
Outdoors2
396
198/g
4
0
55
28/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET410 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 2BAL252 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 23 rush yds, 1 TD65.7
Week 3LV255 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · 36 rush yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 4ATL286 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 5MIN96 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT28.4
Week 6NYG144 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 32 rush yds, 1 TD52

Tyler Shough — common questions

What position does Tyler Shough play?
Tyler Shough is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Tyler Shough played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tyler Shough has played for NO (2025–2026).
Where did Tyler Shough go to college?
Tyler Shough played college football at Louisville; Texas Tech; Oregon.
When was Tyler Shough drafted?
Tyler Shough was selected in round 2, 40th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tyler Shough scored?
Tyler Shough has 27 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (22 passing, 5 rushing).
What is Tyler Shough's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tyler Shough rated 48.0 for 2026, the 59th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2025