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Rusty Smith

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Drafted 176th overall in the 6th round of the 2010 draft, Rusty Smith arrived from Florida Atlantic. His most recent season came in 2013 with TEN, capping a 4-season NFL career. Few match his sack avoidance, which grades in the 82nd percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 234 passing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 226#

College

Florida Atlantic

Draft

Rd 6, 176th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2013

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
33.5

13th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 41 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.86
Total EPA×0.24-0.58
Conversion×0.08-1.11
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.97
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.64
Ball security×0.12-1.89

2010 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).

Size79▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength79▶

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

Accuracy24▶

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

Ball Security5▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance82▶

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

Mobility52▶

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

Impact

Efficiency15▶

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

Volume32▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion12▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012TEN48.7134
2010TEN33.52200

Career profile

Rusty Smith has appeared in 3 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with TEN.

As a passer he has thrown for 234 yards and 0 touchdowns with 4 interceptions. His most productive passing season was 2010 with TEN: 200 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2010 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
62
62/g
0
1
Away1
138
138/g
0
3
In division1
138
138/g
0
3
Out of division1
62
62/g
0
1
In losses2
200
100/g
0
4
On grass2
200
100/g
0
4
Outdoors2
200
100/g
0
4

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11WAS62 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT32.6
Week 12HOU138 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT23.4

Rusty Smith — common questions

What position does Rusty Smith play?
Rusty Smith is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Rusty Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rusty Smith has played for TEN (2010–2012).
Where did Rusty Smith go to college?
Rusty Smith played college football at Florida Atlantic.
When was Rusty Smith drafted?
Rusty Smith was selected in round 6, 176th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rusty Smith scored?
Rusty Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Rusty Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rusty Smith rated 48.7 for 2012, the 54th 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 6, 2010

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