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Dorian Thompson-Robinson

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Drafted 140th overall in the 5th round of the 2023 draft, Dorian Thompson-Robinson arrived from UCLA. His most recent season came in 2024 with CLE, capping a 2-season NFL career. Few match his speed, which grades in the 87th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 880 passing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'2", 203#

College

UCLA

Draft

Rd 5, 140th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2024

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
29

9th percentile among QBs

7 games · 118 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.56
Total EPA×0.24-0.76
Conversion×0.08-1.40
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.29
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-2.12
Ball security×0.12-0.79

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed87▶

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

Burst71▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility8▶

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

Size9▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength9▶

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

Accuracy2▶

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

Ball Security22▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance78▶

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

Mobility60▶

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

Impact

Efficiency11▶

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

Volume43▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion11▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024CLE13.26440122
2023CLE297440165

Career profile

Dorian Thompson-Robinson has appeared in 13 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CLE.

As a passer he has thrown for 880 yards and 1 touchdown with 10 interceptions. He has rushed for 187 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2024 with CLE: 440 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home4
291
73/g
0
4
49
12/g
0
Away3
149
50/g
1
0
16
5/g
0
In division2
286
143/g
0
4
44
22/g
0
Out of division5
154
31/g
1
0
21
4/g
0
In wins4
176
44/g
0
1
20
5/g
0
In losses3
264
88/g
1
3
45
15/g
0
On grass5
425
85/g
1
4
70
14/g
0
On turf2
15
8/g
0
0
-5
-3/g
0
Indoors1
6
6/g
0
0
-5
-5/g
0
Outdoors6
434
72/g
1
4
70
12/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4BAL121 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD15.2
Week 8SEA9 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT47.7
Week 11PIT165 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 12DEN134 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 14JAX5 rush yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 15CHI5 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT50.3
Week 16HOU6 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD38.9

Dorian Thompson-Robinson — common questions

What position does Dorian Thompson-Robinson play?
Dorian Thompson-Robinson is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Dorian Thompson-Robinson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dorian Thompson-Robinson has played for CLE (2023–2024).
Where did Dorian Thompson-Robinson go to college?
Dorian Thompson-Robinson played college football at UCLA.
When was Dorian Thompson-Robinson drafted?
Dorian Thompson-Robinson was selected in round 5, 140th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dorian Thompson-Robinson scored?
Dorian Thompson-Robinson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Dorian Thompson-Robinson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dorian Thompson-Robinson rated 13.2 for 2024, the 1st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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