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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 ball security, which grades in the 98th 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

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
68.1

88th percentile among QBs

16 games · 589 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.40
Total EPA×0.24+1.08
Conversion×0.08+0.49
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.82
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.69
Ball security×0.12+1.66

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.

2021 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.

Burst22▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility27▶

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 Strength88▶

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

Accuracy79▶

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

Ball Security98▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance89▶

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

Mobility31▶

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

Impact

Efficiency81▶

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

Volume88▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion77▶

(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)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
2,107
263/g
15
5
50
6/g
0
Away8
2,114
264/g
18
2
65
8/g
1
In division5
1,293
259/g
11
2
15
3/g
0
Out of division11
2,928
266/g
22
5
100
9/g
1
In wins8
2,159
270/g
19
4
38
5/g
0
In losses8
2,062
258/g
14
3
77
10/g
1
On grass5
1,129
226/g
12
2
62
12/g
1
On turf11
3,092
281/g
21
5
53
5/g
0
Indoors11
2,985
271/g
22
5
88
8/g
0
Outdoors5
1,236
247/g
11
2
27
5/g
1

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN351 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT60.5
Week 2ARI244 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD59.9
Week 3SEA323 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD73.9
Week 4CLE203 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT28
Week 5DET275 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD52
Week 6CAR373 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD71.2
Week 8DAL184 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD30.4
Week 9BAL187 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 1 TD57.9
Week 10LAC294 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD60.7
Week 11GB341 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD77.8
Week 12SF238 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT49.6
Week 13DET340 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD64.6
Week 14PIT216 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 15CHI87 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 16LAR315 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 18CHI250 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD57.7

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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