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WAS WAS

Danny Wuerffel

QB

A 4th-round pick (99th overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Florida, Danny Wuerffel has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2002 with WAS, capping a 6-season NFL career. His arm strength stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 910 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 212#

College

Florida

Draft

Rd 4, 99th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2002

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
43.7

33th percentile among QBs

7 games · 103 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.66
Total EPA×0.24-0.13
Conversion×0.08+0.29
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.03
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-1.88

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group 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).

Size11▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength97▶

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 Security4▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance9▶

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

Mobility77▶

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

Impact

Efficiency43▶

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

Volume39▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion68▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002WAS43.77719376
2001CHI49.51
2000GB49.31-2
1999NO30.64191291

Career profile

Danny Wuerffel has appeared in 13 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: NO (1999), GB (2000), CHI (2001), WAS (2002).

As a passer he has thrown for 910 yards and 3 touchdowns with 9 interceptions. He has rushed for 103 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2002 with WAS: 719 yards and 3 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home4
451
113/g
0
2
45
11/g
0
Away3
268
89/g
3
4
31
10/g
0
In division3
459
153/g
3
5
63
21/g
0
Out of division4
260
65/g
0
1
13
3/g
0
In wins3
246
82/g
0
0
13
4/g
0
In losses4
473
118/g
3
6
63
16/g
0
On grass6
476
79/g
0
3
48
8/g
0
On turf1
243
243/g
3
3
28
28/g
0
Outdoors7
719
103/g
3
6
76
11/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI—42
Week 2PHI57 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT37
Week 3SF14 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT39.1
Week 5TEN11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 12LAR235 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD67.4
Week 13DAL243 pass yds, 3 TD, 3 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 14NYG159 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD38.7

Danny Wuerffel — common questions

What position does Danny Wuerffel play?
Danny Wuerffel is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Danny Wuerffel played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Danny Wuerffel has played for NO (1999), GB (2000), CHI (2001), WAS (2002).
Where did Danny Wuerffel go to college?
Danny Wuerffel played college football at Florida.
When was Danny Wuerffel drafted?
Danny Wuerffel was selected in round 4, 99th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Danny Wuerffel scored?
Danny Wuerffel has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Danny Wuerffel's ScoutIndex Rating?
Danny Wuerffel rated 43.7 for 2002, the 33rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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