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Dennis Dixon

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Dennis Dixon came into the league as a 5th-round selection (156th overall) in 2008, drafted out of Oregon. He last played in 2014 with ARI, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 94th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 402 passing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'3", 215#

College

Oregon

Draft

Rd 5, 156th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2014

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
48.3

49th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 1 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.04
Total EPA×0.24-0.20
Conversion×0.08+0.11
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.01
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.20
Ball security×0.12+0.19

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed94▶

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).

Size32▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength53▶

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

Accuracy66▶

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

Ball Security46▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance53▶

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

Mobility1▶

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

Impact

Efficiency47▶

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

Volume4▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion62▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010PIT45225432
2009PIT47.211451271
2008PIT48.313-3

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Dennis Dixon has played in 4 regular-season games, all with PIT.

As a passer he has thrown for 402 yards and 1 touchdown with 2 interceptions. He has rushed for 56 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2010 with PIT: 254 yards and 0 touchdowns in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17CLE3 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD40.9

Dennis Dixon — common questions

What position does Dennis Dixon play?
Dennis Dixon is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Dennis Dixon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dennis Dixon has played for PIT (2008–2010).
Where did Dennis Dixon go to college?
Dennis Dixon played college football at Oregon.
When was Dennis Dixon drafted?
Dennis Dixon was selected in round 5, 156th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dennis Dixon scored?
Dennis Dixon has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Dennis Dixon's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dennis Dixon rated 45.0 for 2010, the 35th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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