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Tim Tebow

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Tim Tebow came into the league as a 1st-round selection (25th overall) in 2010, drafted out of Florida. His most recent season came in 2012 with NYJ, capping a 3-season NFL career. His 34.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 11th percentile. Agility is his calling card, grading in the 93rd percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,422 passing yards and 17 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 236#

College

Florida

Draft

Rd 1, 25th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2012

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
48.5

51th percentile among QBs · limited sample

11 games · 10 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.02
Total EPA×0.24-0.25
Conversion×0.08-0.16
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.03
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.28
Ball security×0.12+0.39

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed70▶

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

Burst89▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility93▶

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

Size67▶

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.

Accuracy67▶

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

Ball Security68▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance20▶

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

Mobility73▶

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

Impact

Efficiency56▶

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

Volume24▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion39▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NYJ48.51139102
2011DEN34.6131729126606
2010DEN56.9765452276

Career profile

Tim Tebow has appeared in 31 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DEN (2010–2011), NYJ (2012).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,422 yards and 17 touchdowns with 9 interceptions. He has rushed for 989 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2011 with DEN: 1,729 yards and 12 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 34.6, in the 11th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home5
39
8/g
0
Away6
63
11/g
0
In division4
30
8/g
0
Out of division7
72
10/g
0
In wins4
18
5/g
0
In losses7
84
12/g
0
On grass3
42
14/g
0
On turf8
60
8/g
0
Indoors1
-5
-5/g
0
Outdoors10
107
11/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF11 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 2PIT22 rush yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 3MIA5 rush yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 4SF9 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT44.8
Week 5HOU19 rush yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 6IND23 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 7NE12 rush yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 8MIA2 rush yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 10SEA8 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 11LAR-1 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD40.7
Week 15TEN15 rush yds, 0 TD46.1

Tim Tebow — common questions

What position does Tim Tebow play?
Tim Tebow is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Tim Tebow played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tim Tebow has played for DEN (2010–2011), NYJ (2012).
Where did Tim Tebow go to college?
Tim Tebow played college football at Florida.
When was Tim Tebow drafted?
Tim Tebow was selected in round 1, 25th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tim Tebow scored?
Tim Tebow has 29 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (17 passing, 12 rushing).
What is Tim Tebow's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tim Tebow rated 48.5 for 2012, the 51st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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