A 7th-round pick (250th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Colorado State; Michigan State, Bradlee Van Pelt has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2006 with HOU, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. His mobility stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position.
Size
6'2", 220#
College
Colorado State; Michigan State
Draft
Rd 7, 250th overall (2004)
Seasons
2005–2006
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology63th percentile among QBs · limited sample
2 games · 8 dropbacks
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed22▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst83▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility90▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size35▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength51▶
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 Security64▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance62▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility100▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency70▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume10▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion30▶
(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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | DEN | 50.8 | 2 | 7 | 48 | 1 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Bradlee Van Pelt has played in 2 regular-season games, all with DEN.
As a passer he has thrown for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 48 yards and 1 touchdown.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game7 vs LAC, 2005 Week 17
- Most rushing yards in a game41 vs LAC, 2005 Week 17
2005 splits
regular season2005 game log
Bradlee Van Pelt — common questions
- What position does Bradlee Van Pelt play?
- Bradlee Van Pelt is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Bradlee Van Pelt played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bradlee Van Pelt has played for DEN (2005).
- Where did Bradlee Van Pelt go to college?
- Bradlee Van Pelt played college football at Colorado State; Michigan State.
- When was Bradlee Van Pelt drafted?
- Bradlee Van Pelt was selected in round 7, 250th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Bradlee Van Pelt scored?
- Bradlee Van Pelt has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
- What is Bradlee Van Pelt's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Bradlee Van Pelt rated 50.8 for 2005, the 63rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jake PlummerQB · 2005
- Mike AndersonRB · 2005
- Rod SmithWR · 2005
- Tatum BellRB · 2005
- Ashley LelieWR · 2005
- Jeb PutzierTE · 2005
- Ron DayneRB · 2005
- Charlie AdamsWR · 2005
Drafted in round 7, 2004
- John NavarreQB · pick 202
- Ryon BinghamDT · pick 204
- Nate JonesFS · pick 205
- Mark JonesWR · pick 206
- Dylan McFarlandOT · pick 207
- Adimchinobe EchemanduRB · pick 208
- Shane OliveaOT · pick 209
- Raheem OrrDE · pick 210