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Tom Brady

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A 6th-round pick (199th overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Tom Brady has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2022 with TB, capping a 23-season NFL career. He graded out among the best QBs in the league last season — a 66.7 ScoutIndex Rating, the 87th percentile at the position. His sack avoidance stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 23 NFL seasons, he has totaled 89,216 passing yards and 649 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 225#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 6, 199th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2022

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
68.2

89th percentile among QBs

16 games · 591 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.38
Total EPA×0.24+1.37
Conversion×0.08+0.69
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.09
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.34
Ball security×0.12+0.66

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed0▶

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

Burst2▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility22▶

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

Size70▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength38▶

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

Accuracy67▶

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

Ball Security74▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance94▶

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

Mobility46▶

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

Impact

Efficiency86▶

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

Volume85▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion81▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022TB66.717469425-11
2021TB83.617531643812
2020TB731646334063
2019NE5716405724343
2018NE68.21643552935216
2017NE87.91645773228
2016NE87.91235542864
2015NE82.116477036533136
2014NE78.61641093357
2013NE63.61643432518
2012NE9316482734324
2011NE95.3165235391093
2010NE91.716390036301
2009NE8016439828441
2008NE50.3176
2007NE9916480650982
2006NE7516353324102
2005NE86.916411026891
2004NE77.61636902828
2003NE66.916362023631
2002NE56.4163764281101
2001NE56.41528431843123
2000NE48.516

Career profile

Tom Brady has appeared in 335 regular-season games across 23 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2000–2019), TB (2020–2022).

As a passer he has thrown for 89,216 yards and 649 touchdowns with 212 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,123 yards and 28 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 65 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2021 with TB: 5,316 yards and 43 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home8
2,213
277/g
17
8
Away8
2,142
268/g
12
3
In division6
1,615
269/g
13
4
Out of division10
2,740
274/g
16
7
In wins11
3,097
282/g
22
9
In losses5
1,258
252/g
7
2
On grass5
1,402
280/g
9
2
On turf11
2,953
268/g
20
9
Indoors1
133
133/g
1
1
Outdoors15
4,222
281/g
28
10

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAC343 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonKC348 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLAR262 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1HOU277 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD65
Week 2JAX234 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 3DET133 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD28.4
Week 4MIA274 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT54.5
Week 5IND341 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 1 TD62.8
Week 6KC340 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 1 TD58.2
Week 7CHI277 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD62.2
Week 8BUF324 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 9GB294 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 10TEN254 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 12NYJ283 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD66.7
Week 13MIN311 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD64.4
Week 14MIA358 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD79.5
Week 15PIT279 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT53.8
Week 16BUF126 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT20.8
Week 17NYJ250 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT75

Tom Brady — common questions

What position does Tom Brady play?
Tom Brady is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Tom Brady played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tom Brady has played for NE (2000–2019), TB (2020–2022).
Where did Tom Brady go to college?
Tom Brady played college football at Michigan.
When was Tom Brady drafted?
Tom Brady was selected in round 6, 199th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tom Brady scored?
Tom Brady has 677 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (649 passing, 28 rushing).
What is Tom Brady's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tom Brady rated 66.7 for 2022, the 87th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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