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Kirk Cousins

QB

Drafted 102nd overall in the 4th round of the 2012 draft, Kirk Cousins arrived from Michigan State. Now with LV, he's in his 15th NFL season. His 66.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 84th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. Few match his conversion, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 15 NFL seasons, he has totaled 46,824 passing yards and 317 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 209#

College

Michigan State

Draft

Rd 4, 102nd overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2026

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
70.2

93th percentile among QBs

16 games · 555 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.40
Total EPA×0.24+1.41
Conversion×0.08+1.82
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.08
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.68
Ball security×0.12-0.32

Week 1 projection · vs MIA

Methodology
Pass yds196.2 (90.6–301.8)48% 200.5+
Pass yds196.2 (90.6–301.8)48% 200.5+
Pass yds196.2 (90.6–301.8)48% 200.5+
Pass yds196.2 (90.6–301.8)48% 200.5+
Pass yds196.2 (90.6–301.8)48% 200.5+
Pass yds196.2 (90.6–301.8)48% 200.5+
Pass yds196.2 (90.6–301.8)48% 200.5+
Pass yds196.2 (90.6–301.8)48% 200.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
Pass TD1.3 (0–3)38% 1.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)43% 0.5+
Rush yds22.6 (4.7–40.5)56% 20.5+
Rush yds22.6 (4.7–40.5)56% 20.5+
Rush yds22.6 (4.7–40.5)56% 20.5+
Rush yds22.6 (4.7–40.5)56% 20.5+
Rush yds22.6 (4.7–40.5)56% 20.5+
Rush yds22.6 (4.7–40.5)56% 20.5+
Rush yds22.6 (4.7–40.5)56% 20.5+
Rush yds22.6 (4.7–40.5)56% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed36▶

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

Burst24▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility18▶

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

Size27▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength57▶

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

Accuracy95▶

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

Ball Security30▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance20▶

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

Mobility46▶

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

Impact

Efficiency90▶

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

Volume85▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion96▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LV66.2821241971
2025ATL46.51017211071
2024ATL4714350818
2023MIN68.6823311825
2022MIN61.817454729972
2021MIN68.1164221331151
2020MIN70.2164265351561
2019MIN7315360326631
2018MIN49.31642983012311-1
2017WAS59.1164093271794
2016WAS76.216491725964
2015WAS78.916416629485
2014WAS47.3617101020
2013WAS29.45854414
2012WAS50.73466422

Career profile

Across 15 NFL seasons on file, Kirk Cousins has played in 182 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: WAS (2012–2017), MIN (2018–2023), ATL (2024–2025), LV (2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 46,824 yards and 317 touchdowns with 136 interceptions. He has rushed for 972 yards and 21 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2016 with WAS: 4,917 yards and 25 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2015: a 78.9, in the 95th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
2,270
284/g
22
8
108
14/g
0
Away8
1,995
249/g
13
5
48
6/g
1
In division6
1,607
268/g
13
3
59
10/g
1
Out of division10
2,658
266/g
22
10
97
10/g
0
In wins7
1,949
278/g
16
2
36
5/g
1
In losses9
2,316
257/g
19
11
120
13/g
0
On grass4
937
234/g
5
1
45
11/g
0
On turf12
3,328
277/g
30
12
111
9/g
1
Indoors12
3,339
278/g
29
11
114
10/g
1
Outdoors4
926
232/g
6
2
42
11/g
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1GB259 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 34 rush yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 2IND113 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT14.9
Week 3TEN251 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 4HOU260 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD64.9
Week 5SEA249 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD63.9
Week 6ATL343 pass yds, 3 TD, 3 INT47.8
Week 8GB160 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT60.6
Week 9DET220 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT54.9
Week 10CHI292 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD66.6
Week 11DAL314 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD64.7
Week 12CAR307 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD73
Week 13JAX305 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD42
Week 14TB225 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 41 rush yds, 0 TD61.6
Week 15CHI271 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 16NO291 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT60.6
Week 17DET405 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 1 TD70.3

Kirk Cousins — common questions

What position does Kirk Cousins play?
Kirk Cousins is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Kirk Cousins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kirk Cousins has played for WAS (2012–2017), MIN (2018–2023), ATL (2024–2025), LV (2026).
Where did Kirk Cousins go to college?
Kirk Cousins played college football at Michigan State.
When was Kirk Cousins drafted?
Kirk Cousins was selected in round 4, 102nd overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kirk Cousins scored?
Kirk Cousins has 338 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (317 passing, 21 rushing).
What is Kirk Cousins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kirk Cousins rated 66.2 for 2026, the 84th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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