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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 80th 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

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
43.9

29th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 11 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.02
Total EPA×0.24-0.28
Conversion×0.08-0.02
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.35
Ball security×0.12-0.84

2012 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.

Burst16▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility79▶

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

Size41▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength37▶

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

Accuracy34▶

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

Ball Security19▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance43▶

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

Mobility80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency46▶

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

Volume26▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion46▶

(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)

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6GB23 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT39.2
Week 14NE15 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 1 TD49.9
Week 16MIN-2 rush yds, 0 TD41.5

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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