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Jimmy Clausen

QB

A 2nd-round pick (48th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Jimmy Clausen has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2015 with BAL, capping a 6-season NFL career. His 14.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 1st percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,520 passing yards and 7 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 210#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 2, 48th overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2015

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
27.6

4th percentile among QBs

4 games · 132 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.55
Total EPA×0.24-1.13
Conversion×0.08-1.64
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.79
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.88
Ball security×0.12-0.56

2015 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed60▶

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).

Size11▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength74▶

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

Accuracy16▶

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

Ball Security22▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance66▶

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

Mobility27▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume47▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion8▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015CHI27.64739236
2014CHI43.4422329
2010CAR14.3131558357

Career profile

Jimmy Clausen has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CAR (2010), CHI (2014–2015).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,520 yards and 7 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. He has rushed for 102 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2010 with CAR: 1,558 yards and 3 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 14.3, in the 1st percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2015 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
676
225/g
2
4
Away1
63
63/g
0
0
Out of division4
739
185/g
2
4
In losses4
739
185/g
2
4
On grass1
121
121/g
0
1
On turf3
618
206/g
2
3
Outdoors4
739
185/g
2
4

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2ARI121 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD21.7
Week 3SEA63 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD32.6
Week 14SEA274 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 15KC281 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 30 rush yds, 0 TD32.2

Jimmy Clausen — common questions

What position does Jimmy Clausen play?
Jimmy Clausen is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jimmy Clausen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jimmy Clausen has played for CAR (2010), CHI (2014–2015).
Where did Jimmy Clausen go to college?
Jimmy Clausen played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Jimmy Clausen drafted?
Jimmy Clausen was selected in round 2, 48th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jimmy Clausen scored?
Jimmy Clausen has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 passing).
What is Jimmy Clausen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jimmy Clausen rated 27.6 for 2015, the 4th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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