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Brandon Allen

QB

A 6th-round pick (201st overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Arkansas, Brandon Allen has built an NFL career since. He's currently with TEN, in his 10th season in the league. His ball security stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,882 passing yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 209#

College

Arkansas

Draft

Rd 6, 201st overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2025

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
37

16th percentile among QBs · limited sample

5 games · 38 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.84
Total EPA×0.24-0.58
Conversion×0.08-1.30
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.02
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.26
Ball security×0.12+0.87

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed38▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst21▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility52▶

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

Size15▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength14▶

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

Accuracy9▶

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

Ball Security82▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance20▶

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

Mobility5▶

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

Impact

Efficiency15▶

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

Volume31▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion12▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025TEN33.3172
2024SF38.3319914
2022CIN50.8122-1
2021CIN3751492-1
2020CIN39.55925527
2019DEN36.43515339

Career profile

Brandon Allen has appeared in 18 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: DEN (2019), CIN (2020–2022), SF (2024), TEN (2025).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,882 yards and 11 touchdowns with 9 interceptions. He has rushed for 68 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2020 with CIN: 925 yards and 5 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
6
2/g
0
0
Away2
143
72/g
2
0
In division3
142
47/g
1
0
Out of division2
7
4/g
1
0
In wins3
7
2/g
1
0
In losses2
142
71/g
1
0
On grass1
136
136/g
1
0
On turf4
13
3/g
1
0
Indoors1
7
7/g
1
0
Outdoors4
142
36/g
1
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6DET7 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD45
Week 9CLE6 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT43.3
Week 12PIT-1 rush yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 17KC—42.4
Week 18CLE136 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD33.5

Brandon Allen — common questions

What position does Brandon Allen play?
Brandon Allen is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Brandon Allen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Allen has played for DEN (2019), CIN (2020–2022), SF (2024), TEN (2025).
Where did Brandon Allen go to college?
Brandon Allen played college football at Arkansas.
When was Brandon Allen drafted?
Brandon Allen was selected in round 6, 201st overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brandon Allen scored?
Brandon Allen has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 passing).
What is Brandon Allen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Allen rated 33.3 for 2025, 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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