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Sean Clifford

QB

Drafted 149th overall in the 5th round of the 2023 draft, Sean Clifford arrived from Penn State. He's currently with CIN, in his 4th season in the league.

Size

6'2", 212#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 5, 149th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
50.1

61th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 1 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.09
Total EPA×0.24-0.01
Conversion×0.08+0.28
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.31
Ball security×0.12+0.17

2023 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).

Size25▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength70▶

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

Accuracy68▶

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

Ball Security53▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance52▶

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

Mobility9▶

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

Impact

Efficiency53▶

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

Volume6▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion65▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023GB50.1237-2

Career profile

Sean Clifford has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with GB.

As a passer he has thrown for 37 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI—46.9
Week 17MIN37 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD46.3

Sean Clifford — common questions

What position does Sean Clifford play?
Sean Clifford is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Sean Clifford played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sean Clifford has played for GB (2023).
Where did Sean Clifford go to college?
Sean Clifford played college football at Penn State.
When was Sean Clifford drafted?
Sean Clifford was selected in round 5, 149th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sean Clifford scored?
Sean Clifford has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Sean Clifford's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sean Clifford rated 50.1 for 2023, the 61st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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