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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 arm strength, which grades in the 91st 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
32.6

11th percentile among QBs · limited sample

6 games · 44 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.93
Total EPA×0.24-0.59
Conversion×0.08-0.67
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.20
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-1.32

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed14▶

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).

Size87▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength91▶

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 Security9▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance13▶

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

Mobility53▶

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

Impact

Efficiency12▶

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

Volume28▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion28▶

(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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
26
13/g
0
2
Away4
154
39/g
0
1
In division3
52
17/g
0
2
Out of division3
128
43/g
0
1
In wins2
0
0/g
0
0
In losses4
180
45/g
0
3
On grass3
40
13/g
0
3
On turf3
140
47/g
0
0
Indoors2
26
13/g
0
0
Outdoors4
154
39/g
0
3

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2DET—45.4
Week 6DAL114 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 7ATL26 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 12ATL26 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT27.6
Week 15PIT14 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD32
Week 17NO—41

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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