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PJ Walker

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PJ Walker is an NFL QB. He last played in 2023 with CLE, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,135 passing yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 210#

College

Temple

Draft

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Seasons

2017–2023

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
26.5

6th percentile among QBs

5 games · 122 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.55
Total EPA×0.24-0.81
Conversion×0.08-1.42
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.37
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-2.35
Ball security×0.12-1.37

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size5▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength74▶

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

Accuracy1▶

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

Ball Security11▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance22▶

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

Mobility17▶

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

Impact

Efficiency9▶

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

Volume44▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion10▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023CLE26.55674130
2022CAR37.86731339
2021CAR34.15362113
2020CAR28.243681-2

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, PJ Walker has played in 20 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CAR (2020–2022), CLE (2023).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,135 yards and 6 touchdowns with 16 interceptions. He has rushed for 80 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2022 with CAR: 731 yards and 3 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
192
192/g
0
2
Away4
482
121/g
1
3
In division1
0
0/g
0
0
Out of division4
674
169/g
1
5
In wins3
370
123/g
0
3
In losses2
304
152/g
1
2
On grass3
248
83/g
0
2
On turf2
426
213/g
1
3
Outdoors5
674
135/g
1
5

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6SF192 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD24.9
Week 7IND178 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD30.6
Week 8SEA248 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 27 rush yds, 0 TD40.6
Week 10BAL—45.2
Week 12DEN56 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD31.1

PJ Walker — common questions

What position does PJ Walker play?
PJ Walker is listed as a QB.
Which teams has PJ Walker played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), PJ Walker has played for CAR (2020–2022), CLE (2023).
Where did PJ Walker go to college?
PJ Walker played college football at Temple.
How many touchdowns has PJ Walker scored?
PJ Walker has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 passing).
What is PJ Walker's ScoutIndex Rating?
PJ Walker rated 26.5 for 2023, the 6th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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