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Ryan Tannehill

QB

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. 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

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
31

8th percentile among QBs

11 games · 309 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.20
Total EPA×0.24-1.42
Conversion×0.08-0.43
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.75
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.24
Ball security×0.12-0.64

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed79▶

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).

Size51▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength61▶

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

Accuracy36▶

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

Ball Security24▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance4▶

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

Mobility17▶

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

Impact

Efficiency4▶

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

Volume58▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion29▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023TEN43.5916164741
2022TEN58.912253613982
2021TEN63.8173734212707
2020TEN83.91638193326671
2019TEN76.3122742221854
2018MIA3111197917145131
2016MIA49.5132995191641
2015MIA50.616420824141119
2014MIA61.31640452731111-4
2013MIA50.6163913242381
2012MIA43.4163294122112

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)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home5
1,067
213/g
12
4
60
12/g
0
Away6
912
152/g
5
5
85
14/g
0
In division5
817
163/g
8
4
61
12/g
0
Out of division6
1,162
194/g
9
5
84
14/g
0
In wins5
1,089
218/g
13
3
82
16/g
0
In losses6
890
148/g
4
6
63
11/g
0
On grass5
1,067
213/g
12
4
60
12/g
0
On turf6
912
152/g
5
5
85
14/g
0
Indoors2
312
156/g
2
0
15
8/g
0
Outdoors9
1,667
185/g
15
9
130
14/g
0

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN230 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 2NYJ168 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 44 rush yds, 0 TD32.7
Week 3LV289 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 26 rush yds, 0 TD64.9
Week 4NE100 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT20.5
Week 5CIN185 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD21.3
Week 12IND204 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 13BUF137 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 14NE265 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD64.7
Week 15MIN108 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD17.1
Week 16JAX146 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD35.2
Week 17BUF147 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD29.6

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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