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Ben DiNucci

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Ben DiNucci came into the league as a 7th-round selection (231st overall) in 2020, drafted out of James Madison. He's currently with DEN, in his 6th season in the league. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 91st percentile among his peers.

Size

6'3", 209#

College

James Madison

Draft

Rd 7, 231st overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2025

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
34.7

13th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 50 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.79
Total EPA×0.24-0.86
Conversion×0.08-1.17
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.54
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.96
Ball security×0.12+1.12

2020 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size27▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength56▶

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

Accuracy13▶

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

Ball Security91▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance7▶

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

Mobility60▶

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

Impact

Efficiency7▶

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

Volume43▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion10▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020DAL34.7221922

Career profile

Ben DiNucci has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with DAL.

As a passer he has thrown for 219 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 22 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Away2
219
110/g
0
0
In division2
219
110/g
0
0
In losses2
219
110/g
0
0
On grass2
219
110/g
0
0
Outdoors2
219
110/g
0
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7WAS39 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT40.1
Week 8PHI180 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD22.8

Ben DiNucci — common questions

What position does Ben DiNucci play?
Ben DiNucci is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Ben DiNucci played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ben DiNucci has played for DAL (2020).
Where did Ben DiNucci go to college?
Ben DiNucci played college football at James Madison.
When was Ben DiNucci drafted?
Ben DiNucci was selected in round 7, 231st overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ben DiNucci scored?
Ben DiNucci has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Ben DiNucci's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ben DiNucci rated 34.7 for 2020, the 13th 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 7, 2020

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