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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

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
43.4

35th percentile among QBs · limited sample

4 games · 51 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.86
Total EPA×0.24-0.40
Conversion×0.08-0.54
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.43
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.24
Ball security×0.12+0.28

2014 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed55▶

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 Strength35▶

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

Accuracy43▶

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

Ball Security59▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance55▶

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

Mobility78▶

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

Impact

Efficiency32▶

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

Volume35▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion31▶

(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)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
190
95/g
2
1
Away2
33
17/g
0
0
In division3
201
67/g
2
1
Out of division1
22
22/g
0
0
In losses4
223
56/g
2
1
On grass3
201
67/g
2
1
On turf1
22
22/g
0
0
Outdoors4
223
56/g
2
1

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4GB9 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT45.7
Week 8NE22 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT42.4
Week 10GB11 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT41.5
Week 16DET181 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD45.4

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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