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Brooks Bollinger

QB

A 6th-round pick (200th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, Brooks Bollinger has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2008 with DAL, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Last season's 39.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 21st percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His mobility stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,226 passing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 205#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 6, 200th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2008

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
39.6

21th percentile among QBs

11 games · 299 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.41
Total EPA×0.24-1.06
Conversion×0.08-1.39
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.99
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+1.15

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group 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).

Size9▶

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 Security88▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance4▶

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

Mobility89▶

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

Impact

Efficiency15▶

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

Volume65▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion9▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DAL45.32711
2007MIN48.45391118
2006MIN44.62146
2005NYJ39.61115587138
2004NYJ48.21602

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Brooks Bollinger has played in 21 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: NYJ (2004–2005), MIN (2006–2007), DAL (2008).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,226 yards and 9 touchdowns with 9 interceptions. He has rushed for 158 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2005 with NYJ: 1,558 yards and 7 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 39.6, in the 21st percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home5
729
146/g
5
1
96
19/g
0
Away6
829
138/g
2
5
42
7/g
0
In division4
715
179/g
3
2
40
10/g
0
Out of division7
843
120/g
4
4
98
14/g
0
In wins2
272
136/g
1
0
68
34/g
0
In losses9
1,286
143/g
6
6
70
8/g
0
On grass4
586
147/g
2
5
34
9/g
0
On turf7
972
139/g
5
1
104
15/g
0
Indoors1
94
94/g
0
0
8
8/g
0
Outdoors10
1,464
146/g
7
6
130
13/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4BAL149 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT28.7
Week 7ATL94 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 9LAC106 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 10CAR98 pass yds, 0 TD, 4 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD18.7
Week 11DEN26 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 12NO251 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 13NE135 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 14LV119 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 56 rush yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 15MIA327 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD64.6
Week 16NE100 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD28.6
Week 17BUF153 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD50.5

Brooks Bollinger — common questions

What position does Brooks Bollinger play?
Brooks Bollinger is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Brooks Bollinger played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brooks Bollinger has played for NYJ (2004–2005), MIN (2006–2007), DAL (2008).
Where did Brooks Bollinger go to college?
Brooks Bollinger played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Brooks Bollinger drafted?
Brooks Bollinger was selected in round 6, 200th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brooks Bollinger scored?
Brooks Bollinger has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 passing).
What is Brooks Bollinger's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brooks Bollinger rated 45.3 for 2008, the 38th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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