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Charlie Whitehurst

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A 3rd-round pick (81st overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Clemson, Charlie Whitehurst has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2016 with CLE, capping a 11-season NFL career. His arm strength stands out most — the 85th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,463 passing yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 226#

College

Clemson

Draft

Rd 3, 81st overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2016

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
47.3

52th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 26 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.97
Total EPA×0.24-0.30
Conversion×0.08+0.02
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.14
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.02
Ball security×0.12-0.22

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed69▶

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

Burst57▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility78▶

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 Strength85▶

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

Accuracy51▶

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

Ball Security42▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance39▶

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

Mobility23▶

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

Impact

Efficiency61▶

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

Volume25▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion52▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016CLE47.3118211
2015IND38.541501
2014TEN47.77132679010
2013LAC48.12-5
2011SEA38.73298113
2010SEA37.855072431
2006LAC49.82131

Career profile

Charlie Whitehurst has appeared in 24 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 6 teams: LAC (2006), SEA (2010–2011), LAC (2013), TEN (2014), IND (2015), CLE (2016).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,463 yards and 11 touchdowns with 8 interceptions. He has rushed for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 0 passes for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2014 with TEN: 1,326 yards and 7 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
182
182/g
1
1
Out of division1
182
182/g
1
1
In losses1
182
182/g
1
1
On grass1
182
182/g
1
1
Outdoors1
182
182/g
1
1

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5NE182 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD44.9

Charlie Whitehurst — common questions

What position does Charlie Whitehurst play?
Charlie Whitehurst is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Charlie Whitehurst played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Charlie Whitehurst has played for LAC (2006), SEA (2010–2011), LAC (2013), TEN (2014), IND (2015), CLE (2016).
Where did Charlie Whitehurst go to college?
Charlie Whitehurst played college football at Clemson.
When was Charlie Whitehurst drafted?
Charlie Whitehurst was selected in round 3, 81st overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Charlie Whitehurst scored?
Charlie Whitehurst has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 passing, 2 rushing).
What is Charlie Whitehurst's ScoutIndex Rating?
Charlie Whitehurst rated 47.3 for 2016, the 52nd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 3, 2006

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