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Scott Tolzien

QB

Scott Tolzien is an NFL QB. He last played in 2017 with IND, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His agility stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,065 passing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 215#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

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Seasons

2011–2017

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
39.3

25th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 40 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.91
Total EPA×0.24-0.65
Conversion×0.08+0.05
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.92
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.28
Ball security×0.12-0.70

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed28▶

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

Burst48▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility90▶

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

Size15▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength73▶

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

Accuracy65▶

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

Ball Security18▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance37▶

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

Mobility1▶

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

Impact

Efficiency15▶

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

Volume31▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion55▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017IND34.411282
2016IND39.3221613
2015GB45.424-3
2013GB41.437171551

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Scott Tolzien has played in 8 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: GB (2013–2015), IND (2016–2017).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,065 yards and 2 touchdowns with 9 interceptions. He has rushed for 57 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2013 with GB: 717 yards and 1 touchdown in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
205
205/g
1
2
Away1
11
11/g
0
0
Out of division2
216
108/g
1
2
In wins1
11
11/g
0
0
In losses1
205
205/g
1
2
On turf2
216
108/g
1
2
Indoors1
205
205/g
1
2
Outdoors1
11
11/g
0
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 12PIT205 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD26.7
Week 13NYJ11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD44.3

Scott Tolzien — common questions

What position does Scott Tolzien play?
Scott Tolzien is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Scott Tolzien played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Scott Tolzien has played for GB (2013–2015), IND (2016–2017).
Where did Scott Tolzien go to college?
Scott Tolzien played college football at Wisconsin.
How many touchdowns has Scott Tolzien scored?
Scott Tolzien has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Scott Tolzien's ScoutIndex Rating?
Scott Tolzien rated 34.4 for 2017, the 11th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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