A 3rd-round pick (67th overall) in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Louisiana-Monroe; Tulane, Bubby Brister has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2000 with MIN, a career spanning 15 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 169 passing yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 212#
College
Louisiana-Monroe; Tulane
Draft
Rd 3, 67th overall (1986)
Seasons
1986–2000
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology29th percentile among QBs · limited sample
2 games · 21 dropbacks
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
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).
Size39▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength26▶
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 Security30▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance66▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility52▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency28▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume28▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion22▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Bubby Brister has played in 4 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DEN (1999), MIN (2000).
As a passer he has thrown for 169 yards and 0 touchdowns with 4 interceptions. He has rushed for 37 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 1999 with DEN: 87 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game78 vs IND, 2000 Week 17
- Most rushing yards in a game23 vs IND, 2000 Week 17
2000 splits
regular season2000 game log
Bubby Brister — common questions
- What position does Bubby Brister play?
- Bubby Brister is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Bubby Brister played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bubby Brister has played for DEN (1999), MIN (2000).
- Where did Bubby Brister go to college?
- Bubby Brister played college football at Louisiana-Monroe; Tulane.
- When was Bubby Brister drafted?
- Bubby Brister was selected in round 3, 67th overall, of the 1986 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Bubby Brister scored?
- Bubby Brister has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Bubby Brister's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Bubby Brister rated 40.4 for 2000, the 29th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Daunte CulpepperQB · 2000
- Robert SmithRB · 2000
- Randy MossWR · 2000
- Cris CarterWR · 2000
- John DavisTE · 2000
- Chris WalshWR · 2000
- Matt HatchetteWR · 2000
- Johnny McWilliamsTE · 2000
Drafted in round 3, 1986
- Tom RathmanRB · pick 56
- Rueben MayesRB · pick 57
- Jim SkowDE · pick 58
- Gene ChiltonC · pick 59
- Pat SwillingDE · pick 60
- Allen PinkettRB · pick 61
- Barry WordRB · pick 62
- Leonard GriffinDE · pick 63