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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. Few match his conversion, which grades in the 99th 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

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
83.9

95th percentile among QBs

16 games · 505 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.19
Total EPA×0.24+2.48
Conversion×0.08+2.40
Dropback EPA×0.34+2.32
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.86
Ball security×0.12+1.23

2020 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).

Size59▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength74▶

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

Accuracy84▶

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

Ball Security93▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance85▶

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

Mobility89▶

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

Impact

Efficiency98▶

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

Volume79▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion99▶

(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)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,987
248/g
22
2
92
12/g
3
Away8
1,832
229/g
11
5
174
22/g
4
In division6
1,401
234/g
13
1
62
10/g
3
Out of division10
2,418
242/g
20
6
204
20/g
4
In wins11
2,709
246/g
24
3
177
16/g
6
In losses5
1,110
222/g
9
4
89
18/g
1
On grass14
3,277
234/g
32
6
254
18/g
6
On turf2
542
271/g
1
1
12
6/g
1
Indoors3
758
253/g
2
1
50
17/g
3
Outdoors13
3,061
235/g
31
6
216
17/g
4

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL165 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -10 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DEN249 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD63.3
Week 2JAX239 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD69.5
Week 3MIN321 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 5BUF195 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 42 rush yds, 1 TD77.9
Week 6HOU366 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT73.2
Week 7PIT220 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 8CIN233 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 9CHI158 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 10IND147 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD44
Week 11BAL259 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 12IND221 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 1 TD65.5
Week 13CLE389 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT66.7
Week 14JAX212 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT67.4
Week 15DET273 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 2 TD82.3
Week 16GB121 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 55 rush yds, 1 TD35.2
Week 17HOU216 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 38 rush yds, 2 TD68.8

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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