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Troy Smith

QB

Drafted 174th overall in the 5th round of the 2007 draft, Troy Smith arrived from Ohio State. His most recent season came in 2010 with SF, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,734 passing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 217#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 5, 174th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2010

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
45.1

36th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 9 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.03
Total EPA×0.24-0.20
Conversion×0.08-0.16
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.22
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.03
Ball security×0.12-0.46

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed70▶

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).

Size8▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength62▶

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

Accuracy53▶

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

Ball Security24▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance68▶

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

Mobility31▶

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

Impact

Efficiency44▶

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

Volume15▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion50▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010SF44.46117651211
2009BAL45.1324311
2008BAL53.1582124136
2007BAL53.544522541

Career profile

Troy Smith has appeared in 18 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BAL (2007–2009), SF (2010).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,734 yards and 8 touchdowns with 5 interceptions. He has rushed for 230 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 36 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2010 with SF: 1,176 yards and 5 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3CLE4 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT44
Week 14DET10 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 1 TD46
Week 15CHI10 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD36.8

Troy Smith — common questions

What position does Troy Smith play?
Troy Smith is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Troy Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Troy Smith has played for BAL (2007–2009), SF (2010).
Where did Troy Smith go to college?
Troy Smith played college football at Ohio State.
When was Troy Smith drafted?
Troy Smith was selected in round 5, 174th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Troy Smith scored?
Troy Smith has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 passing, 3 rushing).
What is Troy Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Troy Smith rated 44.4 for 2010, the 33rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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