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David Carr

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A 1st-round pick (1st overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Fresno State, David Carr has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2012 with NYG, capping a 11-season NFL career. His 45.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 39th percentile. His volume stands out most — the 85th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14,458 passing yards and 65 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 212#

College

Fresno State

Draft

Rd 1, 1st overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2012

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
16.7

1th percentile among QBs

16 games · 520 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.26
Total EPA×0.24-3.10
Conversion×0.08-2.66
Dropback EPA×0.34-2.40
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.07

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

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

Burst56▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility47▶

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

Size40▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength51▶

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 Security45▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance0▶

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

Mobility35▶

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

Impact

Efficiency3▶

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

Volume85▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion1▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NYG47.3219-3
2010SF44.3167
2009NYG52.562251271
2008NYG57.33115210
2007CAR34.76635359
2006HOU45.5162765111932
2005HOU42.8162488143081
2004HOU59.616353916303
2003HOU46.112201391512
2002HOU16.716259292823

Career profile

David Carr has appeared in 94 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: HOU (2002–2006), CAR (2007), NYG (2008–2009), SF (2010), NYG (2012).

As a passer he has thrown for 14,458 yards and 65 touchdowns with 71 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,330 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2004 with HOU: 3,539 yards and 16 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2004: a 59.6, in the 81st percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,402
175/g
4
8
178
22/g
3
Away8
1,190
149/g
5
7
104
13/g
0
In division6
1,044
174/g
3
5
88
15/g
2
Out of division10
1,548
155/g
6
10
194
19/g
1
In wins4
465
116/g
3
1
81
20/g
0
In losses12
2,127
177/g
6
14
201
17/g
3
On grass14
2,267
162/g
7
13
264
19/g
3
On turf2
325
163/g
2
2
18
9/g
0
Indoors4
699
175/g
3
3
67
17/g
1
Outdoors12
1,893
158/g
6
12
215
18/g
2

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL145 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD26.5
Week 2LAC87 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 27 rush yds, 0 TD13.4
Week 3IND99 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD30
Week 4PHI188 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD26.4
Week 6BUF218 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 50 rush yds, 1 TD52.8
Week 7CLE267 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 8JAX184 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 9CIN199 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD29.3
Week 10TEN182 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD34.4
Week 11JAX228 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 33 rush yds, 2 TD45.6
Week 12NYG103 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 54 rush yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 13IND137 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 14PIT33 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD36.2
Week 15BAL196 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 16WAS112 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD32.6
Week 17TEN214 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD49.3

David Carr — common questions

What position does David Carr play?
David Carr is listed as a QB.
Which teams has David Carr played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Carr has played for HOU (2002–2006), CAR (2007), NYG (2008–2009), SF (2010), NYG (2012).
Where did David Carr go to college?
David Carr played college football at Fresno State.
When was David Carr drafted?
David Carr was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Carr scored?
David Carr has 74 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (65 passing, 9 rushing).
What is David Carr's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Carr rated 47.3 for 2012, the 46th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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