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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. 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

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
46.3

42th percentile among QBs · limited sample

4 games · 42 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.90
Total EPA×0.24-0.23
Conversion×0.08+0.67
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.06
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.25
Ball security×0.12-0.88

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed33▶

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).

Size59▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength59▶

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

Accuracy42▶

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

Ball Security23▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance72▶

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

Mobility19▶

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

Impact

Efficiency55▶

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

Volume31▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion78▶

(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)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
295
98/g
3
2
Away1
8
8/g
0
0
In division1
69
69/g
1
0
Out of division3
234
78/g
2
2
In wins2
51
26/g
1
0
In losses2
252
126/g
2
2
On grass1
8
8/g
0
0
On turf3
295
98/g
3
2
Indoors3
295
98/g
3
2
Outdoors1
8
8/g
0
0

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8WAS69 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT50.2
Week 9ARI183 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD29.9
Week 10JAX8 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 16IND43 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT51.9

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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