Billy Joe Tolliver came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (51st overall) in 1989, drafted out of Texas Tech. He last played in 2000 with NO, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. Last season's 41.7 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 28th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Arm Strength is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers.
Size
6'1", 217#
College
Texas Tech
Draft
Rd 2, 51st overall (1989)
Seasons
1989–2000
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology28th percentile among QBs
10 games · 286 dropbacks
1999 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).
Size21▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength99▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracyno data▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security2▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance60▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility82▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency45▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume65▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion38▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NO | 41.7 | 10 | 1916 | 7 | 142 | 3 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Billy Joe Tolliver has played in 10 regular-season games, all with NO.
As a passer he has thrown for 1,916 yards and 7 touchdowns with 16 interceptions. He has rushed for 142 yards and 3 touchdowns.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 41.7, in the 28th percentile among QBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game354, 2 TD vs TEN, 1999 Week 6
- Most rushing yards in a game36, 2 TD vs SF, 1999 Week 10
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 1,272 212/g | 6 | 10 | 107 18/g | 2 |
| Away | 4 | 644 161/g | 1 | 6 | 35 9/g | 1 |
| In division | 3 | 615 205/g | 3 | 5 | 51 17/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 7 | 1,301 186/g | 4 | 11 | 91 13/g | 1 |
| In wins | 1 | 242 242/g | 1 | 0 | 36 36/g | 2 |
| In losses | 9 | 1,674 186/g | 6 | 16 | 106 12/g | 1 |
| On grass | 3 | 468 156/g | 1 | 3 | 35 12/g | 1 |
| On turf | 7 | 1,448 207/g | 6 | 13 | 107 15/g | 2 |
| Indoors | 6 | 1,272 212/g | 6 | 10 | 107 18/g | 2 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 644 161/g | 1 | 6 | 35 9/g | 1 |
1999 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | CHI | 102 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 32 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.4 |
| Week 5 | ATL | 185 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 38.9 |
| Week 6 | TEN | 354 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 74.3 |
| Week 7 | NYG | 176 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT | 26.1 |
| Week 8 | CLE | 92 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD | 42.3 |
| Week 9 | TB | 211 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.2 |
| Week 10 | SF | 242 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 36 rush yds, 2 TD | 84.6 |
| Week 11 | JAX | 159 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 1 TD | 66.4 |
| Week 14 | LAR | 188 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 25.3 |
| Week 15 | BAL | 207 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 20.4 |
Billy Joe Tolliver — common questions
- What position does Billy Joe Tolliver play?
- Billy Joe Tolliver is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Billy Joe Tolliver played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Billy Joe Tolliver has played for NO (1999).
- Where did Billy Joe Tolliver go to college?
- Billy Joe Tolliver played college football at Texas Tech.
- When was Billy Joe Tolliver drafted?
- Billy Joe Tolliver was selected in round 2, 51st overall, of the 1989 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Billy Joe Tolliver scored?
- Billy Joe Tolliver has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 passing, 3 rushing).
- What is Billy Joe Tolliver's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Billy Joe Tolliver rated 41.7 for 1999, the 28th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Ricky WilliamsRB · 1999
- Billy Joe HobertQB · 1999
- Eddie KennisonWR · 1999
- Keith PooleWR · 1999
- Jake DelhommeQB · 1999
- Andre HastingsWR · 1999
- Lamar SmithRB · 1999
- Cameron CleelandTE · 1999
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- Steve WisniewskiG · pick 29
- John FordWR · pick 30
- Lawyer TillmanTE · pick 31
- Mike ElkinsQB · pick 32
- Danny PeeblesWR · pick 33
- Carnell LakeDB · pick 34
- Eric BallRB · pick 35
- John RoperLB · pick 36
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