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Derek Anderson

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Derek Anderson came into the league as a 6th-round selection (213th overall) in 2005, drafted out of Oregon State. He last played in 2018 with BUF, a career spanning 14 NFL seasons. Last season's 29.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 6th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Size is his calling card, grading in the 91st percentile among his peers. Across 13 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10,877 passing yards and 60 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 235#

College

Oregon State

Draft

Rd 6, 213th overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2018

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
47.2

47th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 6 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.08
Total EPA×0.24-0.36
Conversion×0.08+0.10
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.29
Ball security×0.12+0.27

2015 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed14▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst12▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility0▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size91▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength68▶

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

Accuracy73▶

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

Ball Security56▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance57▶

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

Mobility16▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume11▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion55▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018BUF29.52465-1
2017CAR44.4317-2
2016CAR42445324
2015CAR47.2336-2
2014CAR67.75701524
2013CAR47.93
2012CAR50.7258
2011CAR48.92-2
2010ARI29.9122065725
2009CLE23.38888382
2008CLE36101615958
2007CLE60.416378629773
2006CLE354793547

Career profile

Across 13 NFL seasons on file, Derek Anderson has played in 74 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: CLE (2006–2009), ARI (2010), CAR (2011–2017), BUF (2018).

As a passer he has thrown for 10,877 yards and 60 touchdowns with 64 interceptions. He has rushed for 236 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2007 with CLE: 3,786 yards and 29 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 60.4, in the 82nd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2015 splits

regular season

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonARI-2 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 11WAS2 rush yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 14ATL36 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 17TB-2 rush yds, 0 TD46.1

Derek Anderson — common questions

What position does Derek Anderson play?
Derek Anderson is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Derek Anderson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derek Anderson has played for CLE (2006–2009), ARI (2010), CAR (2011–2017), BUF (2018).
Where did Derek Anderson go to college?
Derek Anderson played college football at Oregon State.
When was Derek Anderson drafted?
Derek Anderson was selected in round 6, 213th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derek Anderson scored?
Derek Anderson has 65 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (60 passing, 5 rushing).
What is Derek Anderson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derek Anderson rated 29.5 for 2018, the 6th 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 6, 2005

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