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Eric Zeier

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A 3rd-round pick (84th overall) in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Georgia, Eric Zeier has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2000 with TB, capping a 6-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 289 passing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 214#

College

Georgia

Draft

Rd 3, 84th overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
41

23th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 59 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.83
Total EPA×0.24-0.37
Conversion×0.08-1.07
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.80
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.73

1999 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size16▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength24▶

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 Security76▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance32▶

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

Mobility76▶

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

Impact

Efficiency20▶

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

Volume32▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion15▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000TB50.1319-2
1999TB4122707

Career profile

Eric Zeier has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with TB.

As a passer he has thrown for 289 yards and 0 touchdowns with 1 interception. He has rushed for 5 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 1999 with TB: 270 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
14
14/g
0
1
Away1
256
256/g
0
0
In division1
256
256/g
0
0
Out of division1
14
14/g
0
1
In losses2
270
135/g
0
1
On grass1
14
14/g
0
1
On turf1
256
256/g
0
0
Indoors1
256
256/g
0
0
Outdoors1
14
14/g
0
1

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYG14 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT33.9
Week 8DET256 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD49.5

Eric Zeier — common questions

What position does Eric Zeier play?
Eric Zeier is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Eric Zeier played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Zeier has played for TB (1999–2000).
Where did Eric Zeier go to college?
Eric Zeier played college football at Georgia.
When was Eric Zeier drafted?
Eric Zeier was selected in round 3, 84th overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Zeier scored?
Eric Zeier has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Eric Zeier's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eric Zeier rated 50.1 for 2000, the 61st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 1995

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