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Matt Cassel

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A 7th-round pick (230th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft out of USC, Matt Cassel has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2018 with DET, a career spanning 14 NFL seasons. Last season's 41.3 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 28th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His mobility stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 14 NFL seasons, he has totaled 17,508 passing yards and 104 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 225#

College

USC

Draft

Rd 7, 230th overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2018

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
73

91th percentile among QBs

16 games · 562 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.50
Total EPA×0.24+1.79
Conversion×0.08+0.52
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.47
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.59
Ball security×0.12+1.05

2008 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 Strength11▶

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

Accuracy78▶

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

Ball Security89▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance13▶

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

Mobility93▶

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

Impact

Efficiency93▶

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

Volume91▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion74▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018DET38.425913
2017TEN30.421621
2016TEN38.8428423
2015DAL29.581276578
2014MIN34.33425318
2013MIN41.39180711571
2012KC32.19179661451
2011KC42.39171310991-4
2010KC67.615311627125
2009KC30.915292416196
2008NE73163693212712
2007NE44.5538121
2006NE46.75324
2005NE48.72183213

Career profile

Across 14 NFL seasons on file, Matt Cassel has played in 104 regular-season games, playing for 6 teams: NE (2005–2008), KC (2009–2012), MIN (2013–2014), DAL (2015), TEN (2016–2017), DET (2018).

As a passer he has thrown for 17,508 yards and 104 touchdowns with 82 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,034 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2008 with NE: 3,693 yards and 21 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 73.0, in the 91st percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,883
235/g
12
5
145
18/g
1
Away8
1,810
226/g
9
6
126
16/g
1
In division6
1,423
237/g
7
2
129
22/g
2
Out of division10
2,270
227/g
14
9
142
14/g
0
In wins11
2,586
235/g
17
6
154
14/g
2
In losses5
1,107
221/g
4
5
117
23/g
0
On grass4
1,095
274/g
8
5
66
17/g
1
On turf12
2,598
217/g
13
6
205
17/g
1
Outdoors16
3,693
231/g
21
11
271
17/g
2

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC152 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD61.8
Week 2NYJ165 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD63.1
Week 3MIA131 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD35.5
Week 5SF259 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 6LAC203 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 7DEN185 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD56
Week 8LAR267 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 9IND204 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD66.3
Week 10BUF234 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 1 TD60.6
Week 11NYJ400 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 62 rush yds, 0 TD77.3
Week 12MIA415 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 1 TD81.9
Week 13PIT169 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD13.6
Week 14SEA268 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD63.5
Week 15LV218 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD67.3
Week 16ARI345 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD71.8
Week 17BUF78 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD65.8

Matt Cassel — common questions

What position does Matt Cassel play?
Matt Cassel is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Matt Cassel played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Cassel has played for NE (2005–2008), KC (2009–2012), MIN (2013–2014), DAL (2015), TEN (2016–2017), DET (2018).
Where did Matt Cassel go to college?
Matt Cassel played college football at USC.
When was Matt Cassel drafted?
Matt Cassel was selected in round 7, 230th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Cassel scored?
Matt Cassel has 109 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (104 passing, 5 rushing).
What is Matt Cassel's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Cassel rated 38.4 for 2018, the 19th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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