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Kellen Clemens

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Kellen Clemens came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (49th overall) in 2006, drafted out of Oregon. He last played in 2017 with LAC, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. Last season's 39.3 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 24th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,053 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 220#

College

Oregon

Draft

Rd 2, 49th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2017

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
43

37th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 8 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.09
Total EPA×0.24-0.32
Conversion×0.08+0.43
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.58
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.32
Ball security×0.12-0.71

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed38▶

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).

Size24▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength33▶

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

Accuracy66▶

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.

Mobility14▶

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

Impact

Efficiency34▶

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

Volume16▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion74▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017LAC43336-5
2016LAC46.61-1
2015LAC53.22631-1
2014LAC47.1110
2013LAR39.3101673864
2012LAR442395
2011LAR42.635462371
2010NYJ49.31691
2009NYJ44.661251
2008NYJ45.2226-3
2007NYJ34.210152951111
2006NYJ45210

Career profile

Across 12 NFL seasons on file, Kellen Clemens has played in 43 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: NYJ (2006–2010), LAR (2011–2013), LAC (2014–2017).

As a passer he has thrown for 4,053 yards and 16 touchdowns with 21 interceptions. He has rushed for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2013 with LAR: 1,673 yards and 8 touchdowns in 10 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2013: a 39.3, in the 24th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11BUF33 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 14WAS3 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT26.5
Week 17LV-2 rush yds, 0 TD46.6

Kellen Clemens — common questions

What position does Kellen Clemens play?
Kellen Clemens is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Kellen Clemens played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kellen Clemens has played for NYJ (2006–2010), LAR (2011–2013), LAC (2014–2017).
Where did Kellen Clemens go to college?
Kellen Clemens played college football at Oregon.
When was Kellen Clemens drafted?
Kellen Clemens was selected in round 2, 49th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kellen Clemens scored?
Kellen Clemens has 19 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 passing, 3 rushing).
What is Kellen Clemens's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kellen Clemens rated 43.0 for 2017, the 37th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2006

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