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Steve Walsh

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Drafted 1st overall in the 1st round of the 1989 draft, Steve Walsh arrived from Miami. He last played in 1999 with IND, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons.

Size

6'3", 215#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 1, 1st overall (1989)

Seasons

1989–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
37.1

17th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 13 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.08
Total EPA×0.24-0.26
Conversion×0.08-0.33
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.76
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-1.45

1999 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).

Size51▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength62▶

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 Security7▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance68▶

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

Mobility63▶

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

Impact

Efficiency21▶

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

Volume18▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion32▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999IND37.1247

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Steve Walsh has played in 2 regular-season games, all with IND.

As a passer he has thrown for 47 yards and 0 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11PHI28 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT38.1
Week 17BUF19 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT31.8

Steve Walsh — common questions

What position does Steve Walsh play?
Steve Walsh is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Steve Walsh played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Steve Walsh has played for IND (1999).
Where did Steve Walsh go to college?
Steve Walsh played college football at Miami.
When was Steve Walsh drafted?
Steve Walsh was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 1989 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Steve Walsh scored?
Steve Walsh has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Steve Walsh's ScoutIndex Rating?
Steve Walsh rated 37.1 for 1999, the 17th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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