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Brandon Weeden

QB

A 1st-round pick (22nd overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State, Brandon Weeden has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2018 with HOU, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Last season's 34.5 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 10th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His mobility stands out most — the 87th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6,462 passing yards and 31 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 230#

College

Oklahoma State

Draft

Rd 1, 22nd overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2018

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
39.6

13th percentile among QBs

15 games · 545 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.08
Total EPA×0.24-0.62
Conversion×0.08-0.54
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.58
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.48
Ball security×0.12-1.12

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed30▶

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).

Size53▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength3▶

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

Accuracy6▶

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

Ball Security14▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance86▶

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

Mobility87▶

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

Impact

Efficiency19▶

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

Volume77▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion21▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018HOU48.71-1
2015HOU59.4610435471
2014DAL46.343033-1
2013CLE34.581731944
2012CLE39.615338514111-9

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Brandon Weeden has played in 34 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CLE (2012–2013), DAL (2014), HOU (2015–2018).

As a passer he has thrown for 6,462 yards and 31 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. He has rushed for 200 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2012 with CLE: 3,385 yards and 14 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2012: a 39.6, in the 13th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,510
189/g
5
12
75
9/g
0
Away7
1,875
268/g
9
5
36
5/g
0
In division5
1,207
241/g
5
5
28
6/g
0
Out of division10
2,178
218/g
9
12
83
8/g
0
In wins5
1,099
220/g
4
4
41
8/g
0
In losses10
2,286
229/g
10
13
70
7/g
0
On grass10
1,978
198/g
6
14
90
9/g
0
On turf5
1,407
281/g
8
3
21
4/g
0
Indoors1
210
210/g
2
0
0
0/g
0
Outdoors14
3,175
227/g
12
17
111
8/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI118 pass yds, 0 TD, 4 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD10.4
Week 2CIN322 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD74.3
Week 3BUF237 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT33.1
Week 4BAL320 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT37.8
Week 5NYG291 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 6CIN231 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD47.1
Week 7IND264 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD · 0 rec, -9 yds, 0 TD64.5
Week 8LAC129 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 9BAL176 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD23.1
Week 11DAL210 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT55.4
Week 12PIT158 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD33.3
Week 13LV364 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD63.9
Week 14KC217 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD56.6
Week 15WAS244 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 16DEN104 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD49.6

Brandon Weeden — common questions

What position does Brandon Weeden play?
Brandon Weeden is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Brandon Weeden played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Weeden has played for CLE (2012–2013), DAL (2014), HOU (2015–2018).
Where did Brandon Weeden go to college?
Brandon Weeden played college football at Oklahoma State.
When was Brandon Weeden drafted?
Brandon Weeden was selected in round 1, 22nd overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brandon Weeden scored?
Brandon Weeden has 32 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (31 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Brandon Weeden's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Weeden rated 48.7 for 2018, the 50th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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