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Akili Smith

QB

Akili Smith came into the league as a 1st-round selection (3rd overall) in 1999, drafted out of Oregon; Grossmont. His most recent season came in 2002 with CIN, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 24.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 4th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,212 passing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 220#

College

Oregon; Grossmont

Draft

Rd 1, 3rd overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2002

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
31.2

11th percentile among QBs

7 games · 171 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.25
Total EPA×0.24-0.98
Conversion×0.08-2.10
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.34
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.26

1999 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).

Size63▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength23▶

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 Security30▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance6▶

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

Mobility78▶

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

Impact

Efficiency11▶

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

Volume48▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion2▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002CIN33.811175
2001CIN51.423720
2000CIN24.11112533219
1999CIN31.278052114116

Career profile

Akili Smith has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

As a passer he has thrown for 2,212 yards and 5 touchdowns with 13 interceptions. He has rushed for 358 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2000 with CIN: 1,253 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 24.1, in the 4th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home4
451
113/g
0
6
63
16/g
1
Away3
354
118/g
2
0
51
17/g
0
In division4
506
127/g
2
4
56
14/g
0
Out of division3
299
100/g
0
2
58
19/g
1
In wins1
221
221/g
2
0
9
9/g
0
In losses6
584
97/g
0
6
105
18/g
1
On grass2
232
116/g
2
0
9
5/g
0
On turf5
573
115/g
0
6
105
21/g
1
Indoors1
122
122/g
0
0
42
42/g
0
Outdoors6
683
114/g
2
6
72
12/g
1

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT46
Week 2LAC100 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD34.5
Week 4LAR77 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 12 rush yds, 1 TD52.7
Week 5CLE221 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 6PIT207 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD37.9
Week 7IND122 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 42 rush yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 8JAX67 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 40 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD33.7

Akili Smith — common questions

What position does Akili Smith play?
Akili Smith is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Akili Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Akili Smith has played for CIN (1999–2002).
Where did Akili Smith go to college?
Akili Smith played college football at Oregon; Grossmont.
When was Akili Smith drafted?
Akili Smith was selected in round 1, 3rd overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Akili Smith scored?
Akili Smith has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Akili Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Akili Smith rated 33.8 for 2002, the 12th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 1, 1999