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John Skelton

QB

Drafted 155th overall in the 5th round of the 2010 draft, John Skelton arrived from Fordham. His most recent season came in 2013 with TEN, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 30.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 5th percentile. Few match his size, which grades in the 100th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,707 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 250#

College

Fordham

Draft

Rd 5, 155th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2013

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
30.6

5th percentile among QBs

8 games · 298 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.22
Total EPA×0.24-0.96
Conversion×0.08-1.00
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.21
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.27
Ball security×0.12-1.88

2011 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed38▶

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

Burst50▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility39▶

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 Strength91▶

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

Accuracy11▶

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

Ball Security4▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance25▶

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

Mobility75▶

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

Impact

Efficiency8▶

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

Volume61▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion13▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012ARI18.17113225
2011ARI30.68191311128
2010ARI30.25662249

Career profile

John Skelton has appeared in 20 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with ARI.

As a passer he has thrown for 3,707 yards and 15 touchdowns with 25 interceptions. He has rushed for 182 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2011 with ARI: 1,913 yards and 11 touchdowns in 8 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 30.6, in the 5th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home4
1,088
272/g
6
4
89
22/g
0
Away4
825
206/g
5
10
39
10/g
0
In division5
988
198/g
5
8
100
20/g
0
Out of division3
925
308/g
6
6
28
9/g
0
In wins6
1,517
253/g
9
8
122
20/g
0
In losses2
396
198/g
2
6
6
3/g
0
On grass6
1,502
250/g
9
9
104
17/g
0
On turf2
411
206/g
2
5
24
12/g
0
Indoors5
1,202
240/g
6
6
107
21/g
0
Outdoors3
711
237/g
5
8
21
7/g
0

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9LAR222 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 38 rush yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 10PHI315 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 11SF99 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT14.9
Week 12LAR114 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD22.7
Week 14SF282 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 15CLE313 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 16CIN297 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD26.6
Week 17SEA271 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD46.9

John Skelton — common questions

What position does John Skelton play?
John Skelton is listed as a QB.
Which teams has John Skelton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Skelton has played for ARI (2010–2012).
Where did John Skelton go to college?
John Skelton played college football at Fordham.
When was John Skelton drafted?
John Skelton was selected in round 5, 155th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Skelton scored?
John Skelton has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 passing).
What is John Skelton's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Skelton rated 18.1 for 2012, the 3rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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