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Josh Allen

QB

Drafted 7th overall in the 1st round of the 2018 draft, Josh Allen arrived from Wyoming; Reedley. Now with BUF, he's in his 9th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top QBs in football last season, scoring a 77.3 (96th percentile). Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 100th percentile. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 31,576 passing yards and 229 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 237#

College

Wyoming; Reedley

Draft

Rd 1, 7th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
89.1

99th percentile among QBs

16 games · 497 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.15
Total EPA×0.24+3.26
Conversion×0.08+1.12
Dropback EPA×0.34+2.91
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.10
Ball security×0.12+1.28

Week 1 projection · @ HOU

Methodology
Pass yds203.9 (94.2–313.7)52% 200.5+
Pass yds203.9 (94.2–313.7)52% 200.5+
Pass yds203.9 (94.2–313.7)52% 200.5+
Pass yds203.9 (94.2–313.7)52% 200.5+
Pass yds203.9 (94.2–313.7)52% 200.5+
Pass yds203.9 (94.2–313.7)52% 200.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Pass TD1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
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+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
Rush yds42.1 (12.4–71.7)53% 40.5+
Rush yds42.1 (12.4–71.7)53% 40.5+
Rush yds42.1 (12.4–71.7)53% 40.5+
Rush yds42.1 (12.4–71.7)53% 40.5+
Rush yds42.1 (12.4–71.7)53% 40.5+
Rush yds42.1 (12.4–71.7)53% 40.5+

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

2024 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed53▶

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

Burst71▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility59▶

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

Size96▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength83▶

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

Accuracy51▶

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

Ball Security92▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance99▶

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

Mobility99▶

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

Impact

Efficiency100▶

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

Volume81▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion90▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BUF80.9615049240811
2025BUF77.31636682557914
2024BUF89.1163731285311271
2023BUF85.31743062952415
2022BUF85.2164283357627
2021BUF79174407367636
2020BUF86.91645443742181121
2019BUF50.5163089205109
2018BUF37.3122044106318

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Josh Allen has played in 132 regular-season games, all with BUF.

As a passer he has thrown for 31,576 yards and 229 touchdowns with 98 interceptions. He has rushed for 4,961 yards and 87 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 20 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2020 with BUF: 4,544 yards and 37 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 89.1, in the 99th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,799
225/g
17
3
211
26/g
5
Away8
1,932
242/g
11
3
320
40/g
7
In division5
925
185/g
9
2
74
15/g
2
Out of division11
2,806
255/g
19
4
457
42/g
10
In wins13
3,078
237/g
24
6
374
29/g
9
In losses3
653
218/g
4
0
157
52/g
3
On grass2
319
160/g
1
0
23
12/g
0
On turf14
3,412
244/g
27
6
508
36/g
12
Indoors4
1,115
279/g
6
2
254
64/g
6
Outdoors12
2,616
218/g
22
4
277
23/g
6

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDEN272 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 46 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonBAL127 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 2 TD—
PostseasonKC237 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 39 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1ARI232 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 39 rush yds, 2 TD79
Week 2MIA139 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD66.1
Week 3JAX263 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 44 rush yds, 0 TD87.1
Week 4BAL180 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 5HOU131 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 54 rush yds, 0 TD42.2
Week 6NYJ215 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 18 rush yds, 1 TD68.1
Week 7TEN323 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD69.4
Week 8SEA283 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD63.3
Week 9MIA235 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD60.4
Week 10IND280 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 50 rush yds, 1 TD47
Week 11KC262 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 55 rush yds, 1 TD54.9
Week 13SF148 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 18 rush yds, 1 TD · 0 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD70.9
Week 14LAR342 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 82 rush yds, 3 TD75.9
Week 15DET362 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 68 rush yds, 2 TD80.3
Week 16NE154 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 30 rush yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 17NYJ182 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 17 rush yds, 1 TD57.6

Josh Allen — common questions

What position does Josh Allen play?
Josh Allen is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Josh Allen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Josh Allen has played for BUF (2018–2026).
Where did Josh Allen go to college?
Josh Allen played college football at Wyoming; Reedley.
When was Josh Allen drafted?
Josh Allen was selected in round 1, 7th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Josh Allen scored?
Josh Allen has 318 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (229 passing, 87 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Josh Allen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Josh Allen rated 80.9 for 2026, the 98th 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, 2018