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Joe Burrow

QB

Joe Burrow came into the league as a 1st-round selection (1st overall) in 2020, drafted out of LSU; Ohio State. Now with CIN, he's in his 7th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top QBs in football last season, scoring a 64.7 (85th percentile). Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 85th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 22,171 passing yards and 168 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 215#

College

LSU; Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 1st overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
56.3

74th percentile among QBs

10 games · 389 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.66
Total EPA×0.24+0.07
Conversion×0.08-0.12
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.27
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.49
Ball security×0.12+0.99

Week 1 projection · vs TB

Methodology
Pass yds250.2 (115.5–384.8)50% 250.5+
Pass yds250.2 (115.5–384.8)50% 250.5+
Pass yds250.2 (115.5–384.8)50% 250.5+
Pass yds250.2 (115.5–384.8)50% 250.5+
Pass yds250.2 (115.5–384.8)50% 250.5+
Pass TD2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Pass TD2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Pass TD2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Pass TD2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
Pass TD2.1 (0–4)36% 2.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
Rush yds27.3 (8–46.4)55% 25.5+
Rush yds27.3 (8–46.4)55% 25.5+
Rush yds27.3 (8–46.4)55% 25.5+
Rush yds27.3 (8–46.4)55% 25.5+
Rush yds27.3 (8–46.4)55% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2023 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).

Size64▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength5▶

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

Accuracy74▶

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

Ball Security85▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance70▶

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

Mobility38▶

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

Impact

Efficiency69▶

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

Volume70▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion42▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CIN67.95136111481
2025CIN64.7818091741
2024CIN82.6174918432012
2023CIN56.31023091588
2022CIN77.8164475352575
2021CIN77.2164611341182
2020CIN61.2102688131423

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Joe Burrow has played in 82 regular-season games, all with CIN.

As a passer he has thrown for 22,171 yards and 168 touchdowns with 54 interceptions. He has rushed for 895 yards and 13 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2024 with CIN: 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 82.6, in the 96th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home5
1,361
272/g
8
5
31
6/g
0
Away5
948
190/g
7
1
57
11/g
0
In division3
405
135/g
3
1
11
4/g
0
Out of division7
1,904
272/g
12
5
77
11/g
0
In wins5
1,392
278/g
10
3
56
11/g
0
In losses5
917
183/g
5
3
32
6/g
0
On grass4
866
217/g
7
1
58
15/g
0
On turf6
1,443
241/g
8
5
30
5/g
0
Indoors1
317
317/g
3
1
7
7/g
0
Outdoors9
1,992
221/g
12
5
81
9/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE82 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD25.2
Week 2BAL222 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 3LAR259 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD36.1
Week 4TEN165 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 5ARI317 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD64.5
Week 6SEA185 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD51.3
Week 8SF283 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 43 rush yds, 0 TD81
Week 9BUF348 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD68.2
Week 10HOU347 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD52.5
Week 11BAL101 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD53.3

Joe Burrow — common questions

What position does Joe Burrow play?
Joe Burrow is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Joe Burrow played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joe Burrow has played for CIN (2020–2026).
Where did Joe Burrow go to college?
Joe Burrow played college football at LSU; Ohio State.
When was Joe Burrow drafted?
Joe Burrow was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joe Burrow scored?
Joe Burrow has 181 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (168 passing, 13 rushing).
What is Joe Burrow's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joe Burrow rated 67.9 for 2026, the 88th 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 1, 2020