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Tom Brandstater

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Drafted 174th overall in the 6th round of the 2009 draft, Tom Brandstater arrived from Fresno State. He last played in 2011 with LAR, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons.

Size

6'5", 223#

College

Fresno State

Draft

Rd 6, 174th overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2011

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
47.5

47th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 2 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.08
Total EPA×0.24-0.18
Conversion×0.08+0.01
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.00
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.07
Ball security×0.12+0.14

2011 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed33▶

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

Burst15▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility50▶

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

Size72▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength56▶

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

Accuracy41▶

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

Ball Security47▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance57▶

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

Mobility54▶

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

Impact

Efficiency56▶

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

Volume5▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion56▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011LAR47.51

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Tom Brandstater has played in 1 regular-season game, all with LAR.

2011 splits

regular season

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17SF—42

Tom Brandstater — common questions

What position does Tom Brandstater play?
Tom Brandstater is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Tom Brandstater played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tom Brandstater has played for LAR (2011).
Where did Tom Brandstater go to college?
Tom Brandstater played college football at Fresno State.
When was Tom Brandstater drafted?
Tom Brandstater was selected in round 6, 174th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tom Brandstater scored?
Tom Brandstater has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Tom Brandstater's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tom Brandstater rated 47.5 for 2011, the 47th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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