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Randall Cunningham

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A 2nd-round pick (37th overall) in the 1985 NFL Draft out of UNLV, Randall Cunningham has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2001 with BAL, a career spanning 17 NFL seasons. His ball security stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,897 passing yards and 17 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 215#

College

UNLV

Draft

Rd 2, 37th overall (1985)

Seasons

1985–2001

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
54.1

68th percentile among QBs

6 games · 101 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.55
Total EPA×0.24+0.13
Conversion×0.08+0.10
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.31
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.83

2001 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).

Size61▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength28▶

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 Security80▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance11▶

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

Mobility76▶

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

Impact

Efficiency68▶

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

Volume49▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion50▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001BAL54.165733401
2000DAL57.368496891
1999MIN52.361475858

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Randall Cunningham has played in 18 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: MIN (1999), DAL (2000), BAL (2001).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,897 yards and 17 touchdowns with 15 interceptions. He has rushed for 187 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 1999 with MIN: 1,475 yards and 8 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
222
111/g
1
1
Away4
351
88/g
2
1
In division5
503
101/g
3
2
Out of division1
70
70/g
0
0
In wins3
380
127/g
2
2
In losses3
193
64/g
1
0
On grass6
573
96/g
3
2
Outdoors6
573
96/g
3
2

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CIN3 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT44.7
Week 4TEN—46.8
Week 5GB70 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 40 rush yds, 1 TD55.3
Week 6CLE120 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 7JAX222 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD52.4
Week 8PIT158 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD47.8

Randall Cunningham — common questions

What position does Randall Cunningham play?
Randall Cunningham is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Randall Cunningham played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Randall Cunningham has played for MIN (1999), DAL (2000), BAL (2001).
Where did Randall Cunningham go to college?
Randall Cunningham played college football at UNLV.
When was Randall Cunningham drafted?
Randall Cunningham was selected in round 2, 37th overall, of the 1985 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Randall Cunningham scored?
Randall Cunningham has 19 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (17 passing, 2 rushing).
What is Randall Cunningham's ScoutIndex Rating?
Randall Cunningham rated 54.1 for 2001, the 68th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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