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Trent Dilfer

QB

A 1st-round pick (6th overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Fresno State, Trent Dilfer has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2007 with SF, a career spanning 14 NFL seasons. Last season's 38.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 20th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His size stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,168 passing yards and 54 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 247#

College

Fresno State

Draft

Rd 1, 6th overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–2007

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
40.3

20th percentile among QBs

10 games · 270 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.28
Total EPA×0.24-0.70
Conversion×0.08-0.03
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.64
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.97

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).

Size91▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength83▶

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 Security16▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance10▶

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

Mobility88▶

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

Impact

Efficiency26▶

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

Volume61▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion45▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2007SF1571166725
2005CLE38.91123211146
2004SEA384333114
2003SEA43.95311-1
2002SEA47.261182427
2001SEA62.4610147171-5
2000BAL39.69150212751-1
1999TB40.310161911144

Career profile

Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Trent Dilfer has played in 58 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: TB (1999), BAL (2000), SEA (2001–2004), CLE (2005), SF (2007).

As a passer he has thrown for 9,168 yards and 54 touchdowns with 60 interceptions. He has rushed for 347 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2005 with CLE: 2,321 yards and 11 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 40.3, in the 20th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home5
842
168/g
3
5
82
16/g
0
Away5
777
155/g
8
6
62
12/g
0
In division3
532
177/g
3
4
81
27/g
0
Out of division7
1,087
155/g
8
7
63
9/g
0
In wins7
1,034
148/g
7
4
90
13/g
0
In losses3
585
195/g
4
7
54
18/g
0
On grass6
952
159/g
4
8
129
22/g
0
On turf4
667
167/g
7
3
15
4/g
0
Indoors3
578
193/g
5
1
5
2/g
0
Outdoors7
1,041
149/g
6
10
139
20/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYG174 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD23.3
Week 2PHI89 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 3DEN135 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 4MIN301 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD63.1
Week 5GB110 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 47 rush yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 7CHI121 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 9NO227 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD77.7
Week 10KC270 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD61.2
Week 11ATL142 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD38
Week 12SEA50 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT39.2

Trent Dilfer — common questions

What position does Trent Dilfer play?
Trent Dilfer is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Trent Dilfer played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Trent Dilfer has played for TB (1999), BAL (2000), SEA (2001–2004), CLE (2005), SF (2007).
Where did Trent Dilfer go to college?
Trent Dilfer played college football at Fresno State.
When was Trent Dilfer drafted?
Trent Dilfer was selected in round 1, 6th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Trent Dilfer scored?
Trent Dilfer has 54 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (54 passing).
What is Trent Dilfer's ScoutIndex Rating?
Trent Dilfer rated 15.0 for 2007, the 1st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 1, 1994

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