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Scott Covington

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Scott Covington came into the league as a 7th-round selection (245th overall) in 1999, drafted out of Miami. He last played in 2003 with LAR, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 30 passing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 217#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 7, 245th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2003

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.4

52th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 5 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.12
Total EPA×0.24+0.06
Conversion×0.08+0.01
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.24

1999 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).

Size56▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength58▶

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

Accuracyno data▶

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

Ball Security55▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance62▶

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

Mobility57▶

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

Impact

Efficiency60▶

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

Volume13▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion49▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002LAR47.117
1999CIN49.4323-4

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Scott Covington has played in 4 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CIN (1999), LAR (2002).

As a passer he has thrown for 30 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. His most productive passing season was 1999 with CIN: 23 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN4 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT46.4
Week 9SEA15 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT46.8
Week 14CLE4 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD44.3

Scott Covington — common questions

What position does Scott Covington play?
Scott Covington is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Scott Covington played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Scott Covington has played for CIN (1999), LAR (2002).
Where did Scott Covington go to college?
Scott Covington played college football at Miami.
When was Scott Covington drafted?
Scott Covington was selected in round 7, 245th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Scott Covington scored?
Scott Covington has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Scott Covington's ScoutIndex Rating?
Scott Covington rated 47.1 for 2002, the 41st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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