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Chris Weinke

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Drafted 106th overall in the 4th round of the 2001 draft, Chris Weinke arrived from Florida State. His most recent season came in 2007 with SF, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 21.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 4th percentile. Few match his sack avoidance, which grades in the 93rd percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,904 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 232#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 4, 106th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2007

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
21.9

4th percentile among QBs

15 games · 566 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.47
Total EPA×0.24-2.63
Conversion×0.08-2.34
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.77
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.30

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

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).

Size82▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength20▶

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 Security33▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance93▶

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

Mobility45▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume91▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion1▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2007SF46.111041
2006CAR34.43625216
2005CAR49.83641-5
2002CAR32.661809
2001CAR21.9152931111286

Career profile

Chris Weinke has appeared in 28 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CAR (2001–2006), SF (2007).

As a passer he has thrown for 3,904 yards and 15 touchdowns with 26 interceptions. He has rushed for 148 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2001 with CAR: 2,931 yards and 11 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 21.9, in the 4th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,459
182/g
7
9
93
12/g
1
Away7
1,472
210/g
4
10
35
5/g
5
In division7
1,568
224/g
6
6
74
11/g
4
Out of division8
1,363
170/g
5
13
54
7/g
2
In wins1
223
223/g
1
1
-3
-3/g
1
In losses14
2,708
193/g
10
18
131
9/g
5
On grass11
2,118
193/g
9
17
108
10/g
1
On turf4
813
203/g
2
2
20
5/g
5
Indoors3
660
220/g
1
1
9
3/g
4
Outdoors12
2,271
189/g
10
18
119
10/g
2

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN223 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 1 TD58.9
Week 2ATL276 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 1 TD71.2
Week 3GB160 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD45
Week 4SF275 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT49.9
Week 5NO196 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD20.7
Week 6WAS226 pass yds, 1 TD, 4 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD22.3
Week 7NYJ76 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD18.2
Week 8MIA158 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 10SF177 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 11ATL171 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 38 rush yds, 1 TD40.6
Week 12NO161 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 2 TD44.2
Week 13BUF153 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 11 rush yds, 1 TD43.4
Week 15LAR312 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 16ARI223 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD39.4
Week 17NE144 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT3.3

Chris Weinke — common questions

What position does Chris Weinke play?
Chris Weinke is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Chris Weinke played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Weinke has played for CAR (2001–2006), SF (2007).
Where did Chris Weinke go to college?
Chris Weinke played college football at Florida State.
When was Chris Weinke drafted?
Chris Weinke was selected in round 4, 106th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Weinke scored?
Chris Weinke has 21 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 passing, 6 rushing).
What is Chris Weinke's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Weinke rated 46.1 for 2007, the 48th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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