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Trent Dilfer

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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 96th 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

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
43.9

37th percentile among QBs · limited sample

5 games · 9 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.05
Total EPA×0.24-0.07
Conversion×0.08+0.27
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.36
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.64

2003 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).

Size96▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength87▶

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 Security31▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance44▶

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

Mobility18▶

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

Impact

Efficiency37▶

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

Volume13▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion67▶

(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)

2003 splits

regular season

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2ARI20 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 11DET—45.4
Week 12BAL—44.9
Week 13CLE—42.2
Week 16ARI11 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT39.1

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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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 1994

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