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Steve Bono

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Steve Bono came into the league as a 6th-round selection (142nd overall) in 1985, drafted out of UCLA. His most recent season came in 1999 with CAR, capping a 15-season NFL career.

Size

6'4", 215#

College

UCLA

Draft

Rd 6, 142nd overall (1985)

Seasons

1985–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.1

51th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 1 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.14
Total EPA×0.24+0.06
Conversion×0.08+0.07
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.09
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.11

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size71▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength68▶

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 Security45▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance54▶

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

Mobility55▶

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

Impact

Efficiency59▶

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

Volume6▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion55▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999—49.11-2

Career profile

Steve Bono has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file.

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 9—-2 rush yds, 0 TD45.1

Steve Bono — common questions

What position does Steve Bono play?
Steve Bono is listed as a QB.
Which team does Steve Bono play for?
Steve Bono was most recently listed with CAR.
Where did Steve Bono go to college?
Steve Bono played college football at UCLA.
When was Steve Bono drafted?
Steve Bono was selected in round 6, 142nd overall, of the 1985 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Steve Bono scored?
Steve Bono has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Steve Bono's ScoutIndex Rating?
Steve Bono rated 49.1 for 1999, the 51st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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