Drafted 217th overall in the 7th round of the 2007 draft, Tyler Thigpen arrived from Coastal Carolina. He last played in 2014 with CLE, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Last season's 45.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 37th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Few match his mobility, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,222 passing yards and 21 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 216#
College
Coastal Carolina
Draft
Rd 7, 217th overall (2007)
Seasons
2007–2014
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology37th percentile among QBs
14 games · 446 dropbacks
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
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).
Size11▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength71▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy4▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security39▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance54▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility96▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency42▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume75▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion21▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Tyler Thigpen has played in 26 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: KC (2007–2008), MIA (2009–2010), BUF (2011–2012).
As a passer he has thrown for 3,222 yards and 21 touchdowns with 18 interceptions. He has rushed for 469 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 37 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2008 with KC: 2,608 yards and 18 touchdowns in 14 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 45.2, in the 37th percentile among QBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game320, 2 TD vs MIA, 2008 Week 16
- Most rushing yards in a game57, 1 TD vs MIA, 2008 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game37 on 1 catches, 1 TD vs TB, 2008 Week 9
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 1,357 194/g | 10 | 8 | 220 31/g | 3 |
| Away | 7 | 1,251 179/g | 8 | 4 | 166 24/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 937 187/g | 6 | 3 | 154 31/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 9 | 1,671 186/g | 12 | 9 | 232 26/g | 2 |
| In wins | 1 | 162 162/g | 0 | 1 | 48 48/g | 0 |
| In losses | 13 | 2,446 188/g | 18 | 11 | 338 26/g | 3 |
| On grass | 11 | 2,009 183/g | 14 | 9 | 344 31/g | 3 |
| On turf | 3 | 599 200/g | 4 | 3 | 42 14/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 128 128/g | 1 | 3 | 18 18/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 2,480 191/g | 17 | 9 | 368 28/g | 3 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | LV | 151 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 38.3 |
| Week 3 | ATL | 128 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD | 19.6 |
| Week 5 | CAR | 37 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD | 37 |
| Week 7 | TEN | 76 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 1 TD | 49.6 |
| Week 8 | NYJ | 280 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD | 58.5 |
| Week 9 | TB | 164 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD | 57.7 |
| Week 10 | LAC | 266 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 26 rush yds, 0 TD | 64.6 |
| Week 11 | NO | 235 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 45 rush yds, 0 TD | 52.3 |
| Week 12 | BUF | 240 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD | 36.3 |
| Week 13 | LV | 162 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 48 rush yds, 0 TD | 51.6 |
| Week 14 | DEN | 187 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 34 rush yds, 0 TD | 50.1 |
| Week 15 | LAC | 171 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 40 rush yds, 1 TD | 54.7 |
| Week 16 | MIA | 320 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT · 57 rush yds, 1 TD | 43.9 |
| Week 17 | CIN | 191 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.3 |
Tyler Thigpen — common questions
- What position does Tyler Thigpen play?
- Tyler Thigpen is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Tyler Thigpen played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tyler Thigpen has played for KC (2007–2008), MIA (2009–2010), BUF (2011–2012).
- Where did Tyler Thigpen go to college?
- Tyler Thigpen played college football at Coastal Carolina.
- When was Tyler Thigpen drafted?
- Tyler Thigpen was selected in round 7, 217th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Tyler Thigpen scored?
- Tyler Thigpen has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (21 passing, 3 rushing, 1 receiving).
- What is Tyler Thigpen's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tyler Thigpen rated 48.8 for 2012, the 56th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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- Brad SmithWR · 2012
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- Trumaine McBrideCB · pick 221
- Derek SchoumanTE · pick 222
- Michael OttoOT · pick 223
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