Drafted 8th overall in the 1st round of the 2012 draft, Ryan Tannehill arrived from Texas A&M. His most recent season came in 2023 with TEN, capping a 12-season NFL career. His 43.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 33rd percentile. Few match his volume, which grades in the 93rd percentile. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 34,881 passing yards and 216 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 217#
College
Texas A&M
Draft
Rd 1, 8th overall (2012)
Seasons
2012–2023
2014 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology80th percentile among QBs
16 games · 636 dropbacks
2014 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed77▶
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).
Size45▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength11▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy89▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security82▶
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.
Mobility68▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency69▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume93▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion86▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TEN | 43.5 | 9 | 1616 | 4 | 74 | 1 | |||
| 2022 | TEN | 58.9 | 12 | 2536 | 13 | 98 | 2 | |||
| 2021 | TEN | 63.8 | 17 | 3734 | 21 | 270 | 7 | |||
| 2020 | TEN | 83.9 | 16 | 3819 | 33 | 266 | 7 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | TEN | 76.3 | 12 | 2742 | 22 | 185 | 4 | |||
| 2018 | MIA | 31 | 11 | 1979 | 17 | 145 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2016 | MIA | 49.5 | 13 | 2995 | 19 | 164 | 1 | |||
| 2015 | MIA | 50.6 | 16 | 4208 | 24 | 141 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2014 | MIA | 61.3 | 16 | 4045 | 27 | 311 | 1 | 1 | -4 | |
| 2013 | MIA | 50.6 | 16 | 3913 | 24 | 238 | 1 | |||
| 2012 | MIA | 43.4 | 16 | 3294 | 12 | 211 | 2 |
Career profile
Ryan Tannehill has appeared in 154 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: MIA (2012–2018), TEN (2019–2023).
As a passer he has thrown for 34,881 yards and 216 touchdowns with 115 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,103 yards and 27 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 8 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2015 with MIA: 4,208 yards and 24 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 83.9, in the 95th percentile among QBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game431, 1 TD vs ARI, 2012 Week 4
- Most rushing yards in a game56 vs IND, 2021 Week 3
- Most receiving yards in a game9 on 1 catches vs BUF, 2015 Week 9
2014 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 2,037 255/g | 16 | 4 | 120 15/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 2,008 251/g | 11 | 8 | 191 24/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 1,499 250/g | 7 | 5 | 59 10/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 2,546 255/g | 20 | 7 | 252 25/g | 1 |
| In wins | 8 | 2,088 261/g | 16 | 5 | 200 25/g | 0 |
| In losses | 8 | 1,957 245/g | 11 | 7 | 111 14/g | 1 |
| On grass | 12 | 3,016 251/g | 24 | 7 | 266 22/g | 1 |
| On turf | 4 | 1,029 257/g | 3 | 5 | 45 11/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 207 207/g | 1 | 1 | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 3,838 256/g | 26 | 11 | 311 21/g | 1 |
2014 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NE | 178 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 42.9 |
| Week 2 | BUF | 241 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD | 33.1 |
| Week 3 | KC | 205 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 23.9 |
| Week 4 | LV | 278 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD | 64.2 |
| Week 6 | GB | 244 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 49 rush yds, 0 TD | 51.6 |
| Week 7 | CHI | 277 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 48 rush yds, 0 TD | 75 |
| Week 8 | JAX | 196 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 48 rush yds, 0 TD | 37.1 |
| Week 9 | LAC | 288 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 47 rush yds, 0 TD | 84.3 |
| Week 10 | DET | 207 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT | 51.3 |
| Week 11 | BUF | 240 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD | 56.3 |
| Week 12 | DEN | 228 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 15 rush yds, 1 TD | 63.6 |
| Week 13 | NYJ | 235 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.3 |
| Week 14 | BAL | 227 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.9 |
| Week 15 | NE | 346 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD | 51.2 |
| Week 16 | MIN | 396 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD | 70.3 |
| Week 17 | NYJ | 259 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 43.3 |
Ryan Tannehill — common questions
- What position does Ryan Tannehill play?
- Ryan Tannehill is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Ryan Tannehill played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Tannehill has played for MIA (2012–2018), TEN (2019–2023).
- Where did Ryan Tannehill go to college?
- Ryan Tannehill played college football at Texas A&M.
- When was Ryan Tannehill drafted?
- Ryan Tannehill was selected in round 1, 8th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Ryan Tannehill scored?
- Ryan Tannehill has 244 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (216 passing, 27 rushing, 1 receiving).
- What is Ryan Tannehill's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Ryan Tannehill rated 43.5 for 2023, the 33rd percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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