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Nate Sudfeld

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Nate Sudfeld came into the league as a 6th-round selection (187th overall) in 2016, drafted out of Indiana. His most recent season came in 2023 with DET, capping a 8-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 188 passing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'6", 230#

College

Indiana

Draft

Rd 6, 187th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2023

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
39.9

23th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 14 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.94
Total EPA×0.24-0.56
Conversion×0.08-0.72
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.57
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.21
Ball security×0.12-0.65

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed10▶

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

Burst17▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size89▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength66▶

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

Accuracy39▶

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

Ball Security20▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance28▶

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

Mobility1▶

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

Impact

Efficiency27▶

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

Volume22▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion22▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022DET472-4
2020PHI39.913212
2018PHI49.52221-2
2017PHI47.4113422

Career profile

Nate Sudfeld has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PHI (2017–2020), DET (2022).

As a passer he has thrown for 188 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. He has rushed for 28 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2017 with PHI: 134 yards and 0 touchdowns in 1 game.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17WAS32 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD29.7

Nate Sudfeld — common questions

What position does Nate Sudfeld play?
Nate Sudfeld is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Nate Sudfeld played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Nate Sudfeld has played for PHI (2017–2020), DET (2022).
Where did Nate Sudfeld go to college?
Nate Sudfeld played college football at Indiana.
When was Nate Sudfeld drafted?
Nate Sudfeld was selected in round 6, 187th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Nate Sudfeld scored?
Nate Sudfeld has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Nate Sudfeld's ScoutIndex Rating?
Nate Sudfeld rated 47.0 for 2022, the 48th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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