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Alex Van Pelt

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Alex Van Pelt came into the league as a 8th-round selection (216th overall) in 1993, drafted out of Pittsburgh. He last played in 2003 with BUF, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. His 57.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 76th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. Sack Avoidance is his calling card, grading in the 89th percentile among his peers. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,186 passing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 220#

College

Pittsburgh

Draft

Rd 8, 216th overall (1993)

Seasons

1993–2003

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
57.9

76th percentile among QBs

12 games · 321 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.41
Total EPA×0.24+0.47
Conversion×0.08+0.26
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.69
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.33

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group 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).

Size23▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength76▶

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 Security32▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance89▶

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

Mobility62▶

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

Impact

Efficiency78▶

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

Volume62▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion61▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003BUF33.1549-6
2002BUF48.815
2001BUF57.91220561233
2000BUF50.9167
1999BUF5019-1

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Alex Van Pelt has played in 20 regular-season games, all with BUF.

As a passer he has thrown for 2,186 yards and 12 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. He has rushed for 26 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2001 with BUF: 2,056 yards and 12 touchdowns in 12 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 57.9, in the 76th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home6
1,433
239/g
9
5
Away6
623
104/g
3
6
In division6
1,037
173/g
8
5
Out of division6
1,019
170/g
4
6
In wins2
462
231/g
2
1
In losses10
1,594
159/g
10
10
On grass5
415
83/g
2
6
On turf7
1,641
234/g
10
5
Indoors1
208
208/g
1
0
Outdoors11
1,848
168/g
11
11

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3PIT44 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT38.4
Week 4NYJ268 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD73.6
Week 7LAC6 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT43.8
Week 9NE37 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT46.9
Week 10SEA316 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD63.5
Week 11MIA309 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT62.6
Week 12SF168 pass yds, 0 TD, 4 INT17.8
Week 13CAR277 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 14NE219 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 15ATL208 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD62
Week 16NYJ185 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD61.6
Week 17MIA19 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT43.1

Alex Van Pelt — common questions

What position does Alex Van Pelt play?
Alex Van Pelt is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Alex Van Pelt played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alex Van Pelt has played for BUF (1999–2003).
Where did Alex Van Pelt go to college?
Alex Van Pelt played college football at Pittsburgh.
When was Alex Van Pelt drafted?
Alex Van Pelt was selected in round 8, 216th overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Alex Van Pelt scored?
Alex Van Pelt has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 passing).
What is Alex Van Pelt's ScoutIndex Rating?
Alex Van Pelt rated 33.1 for 2003, the 13th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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