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Ian Book

QB

A 4th-round pick (133rd overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Ian Book has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2024 with PHI, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. His mobility stands out most — the 83rd percentile at the position.

Size

6'0", 206#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 4, 133rd overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2024

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
30.3

9th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 28 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.88
Total EPA×0.24-0.79
Conversion×0.08-0.84
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.69
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.22
Ball security×0.12-1.25

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed82▶

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

Burst71▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility71▶

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

Size5▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength15▶

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

Accuracy35▶

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

Ball Security7▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance1▶

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

Mobility83▶

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

Impact

Efficiency6▶

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

Volume27▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion19▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021NO30.311356

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Ian Book has played in 1 regular-season game, all with NO.

As a passer he has thrown for 135 yards and 0 touchdowns with 2 interceptions. He has rushed for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
135
135/g
0
2
Out of division1
135
135/g
0
2
In losses1
135
135/g
0
2
On turf1
135
135/g
0
2
Indoors1
135
135/g
0
2

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 16MIA135 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD14

Ian Book — common questions

What position does Ian Book play?
Ian Book is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Ian Book played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ian Book has played for NO (2021).
Where did Ian Book go to college?
Ian Book played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Ian Book drafted?
Ian Book was selected in round 4, 133rd overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ian Book scored?
Ian Book has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Ian Book's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ian Book rated 30.3 for 2021, the 9th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2021

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