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Chris Chandler

QB

A 3rd-round pick (76th overall) in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Washington, Chris Chandler has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2004 with LAR, capping a 17-season NFL career. He posted a 58.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 79th percentile among QBs. His size stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,955 passing yards and 51 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 224#

College

Washington

Draft

Rd 3, 76th overall (1988)

Seasons

1988–2004

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
37.6

21th percentile among QBs

9 games · 184 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.28
Total EPA×0.24-0.79
Conversion×0.08-1.54
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.05
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.74

2002 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).

Size80▶

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.

Accuracyno data▶

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

Ball Security79▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance4▶

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

Mobility57▶

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

Impact

Efficiency17▶

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

Volume51▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion5▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004LAR31346022
2003CHI42.781050335
2002CHI37.691023432
2001ATL58.61428471684
2000ATL3314223610601-4
1999ATL51.912233916571

Career profile

Chris Chandler has appeared in 60 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: ATL (1999–2001), CHI (2002–2003), LAR (2004).

As a passer he has thrown for 9,955 yards and 51 touchdowns with 56 interceptions. He has rushed for 270 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2001 with ATL: 2,847 yards and 16 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 58.6, in the 79th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home4
328
82/g
1
0
Away5
695
139/g
3
4
In division3
450
150/g
3
2
Out of division6
573
96/g
1
2
In wins2
288
144/g
1
0
In losses7
735
105/g
3
4
On grass2
199
100/g
1
2
On turf7
824
118/g
3
2
Indoors3
496
165/g
2
2
Outdoors6
527
88/g
2
2

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3NO—46.9
Week 7DET163 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 8MIN176 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD35.3
Week 10NE40 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 11LAR157 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD34.9
Week 12DET111 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 14MIA86 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT19.2
Week 15NYJ177 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD58.4
Week 16CAR113 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT45.9

Chris Chandler — common questions

What position does Chris Chandler play?
Chris Chandler is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Chris Chandler played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Chandler has played for ATL (1999–2001), CHI (2002–2003), LAR (2004).
Where did Chris Chandler go to college?
Chris Chandler played college football at Washington.
When was Chris Chandler drafted?
Chris Chandler was selected in round 3, 76th overall, of the 1988 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Chandler scored?
Chris Chandler has 52 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (51 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Chris Chandler's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Chandler rated 31.0 for 2004, the 5th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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