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T.J. Yates

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T.J. Yates came into the league as a 5th-round selection (152nd overall) in 2011, drafted out of North Carolina. His most recent season came in 2017 with HOU, capping a 7-season NFL career. Mobility is his calling card, grading in the 83rd percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,057 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 217#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 5, 152nd overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2017

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.3

60th percentile among QBs

6 games · 149 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.43
Total EPA×0.24-0.17
Conversion×0.08-0.01
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.06
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.06
Ball security×0.12+0.60

2011 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.

Burst17▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility78▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size45▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength35▶

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

Accuracy43▶

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

Ball Security71▶

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.

Mobility83▶

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

Impact

Efficiency52▶

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

Volume51▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion52▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017HOU36.54523451
2015HOU4243703
2014ATL48.1164
2013HOU39.62113
2012HOU43.9338-11
2011HOU49.36949357

Career profile

T.J. Yates has appeared in 20 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: HOU (2011–2013), ATL (2014), HOU (2015–2017).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,057 yards and 10 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He has rushed for 107 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2011 with HOU: 949 yards and 3 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
447
149/g
1
2
Away3
502
167/g
2
1
In division3
249
83/g
0
0
Out of division3
700
233/g
3
3
In wins3
558
186/g
3
1
In losses3
391
130/g
0
2
On grass4
517
129/g
1
2
On turf2
432
216/g
2
1
Indoors4
579
145/g
1
2
Outdoors2
370
185/g
2
1

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonCIN159 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonBAL184 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 12JAX70 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 13ATL188 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD47
Week 14CIN300 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 36 rush yds, 0 TD68.9
Week 15CAR212 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD38.3
Week 16IND132 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 17TEN47 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT52.7

T.J. Yates — common questions

What position does T.J. Yates play?
T.J. Yates is listed as a QB.
Which teams has T.J. Yates played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), T.J. Yates has played for HOU (2011–2013), ATL (2014), HOU (2015–2017).
Where did T.J. Yates go to college?
T.J. Yates played college football at North Carolina.
When was T.J. Yates drafted?
T.J. Yates was selected in round 5, 152nd overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has T.J. Yates scored?
T.J. Yates has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 passing, 1 rushing).
What is T.J. Yates's ScoutIndex Rating?
T.J. Yates rated 36.5 for 2017, the 16th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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