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Joshua Dobbs

QB

A 4th-round pick (135th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, Joshua Dobbs has built an NFL career since. He's currently with DET, in his 10th season in the league. His 37.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 19th percentile. His mobility stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,346 passing yards and 17 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 216#

College

Tennessee

Draft

Rd 4, 135th overall (2017)

Seasons

2017–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
37.1

19th percentile among QBs

13 games · 447 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.92
Total EPA×0.24-1.35
Conversion×0.08-0.64
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.03
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.61
Ball security×0.12+0.06

Week 1 projection · vs NO

Methodology
Pass yds129.9 (60–199.8)50% 130.5+
Pass yds129.9 (60–199.8)50% 130.5+
Pass yds129.9 (60–199.8)50% 130.5+
Pass yds129.9 (60–199.8)50% 130.5+
Pass yds129.9 (60–199.8)50% 130.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)55% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)55% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)55% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)55% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)55% 0.5+
INT0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
INT0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
INT0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
INT0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
INT0.4 (0–1)34% 0.5+
Rush yds26.1 (7.7–44.4)52% 25.5+
Rush yds26.1 (7.7–44.4)52% 25.5+
Rush yds26.1 (7.7–44.4)52% 25.5+
Rush yds26.1 (7.7–44.4)52% 25.5+
Rush yds26.1 (7.7–44.4)52% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst80▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility84▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size49▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength75▶

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

Accuracy31▶

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

Ball Security46▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance56▶

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

Mobility89▶

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

Impact

Efficiency15▶

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

Volume75▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion23▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NE46.3465-5
2024SF47.923612242
2023MIN37.1132464134216
2022TEN46.52411244
2020PIT48.11220
2018PIT41.754311

Career profile

Joshua Dobbs has appeared in 27 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: PIT (2018–2020), TEN (2022), MIN (2023), SF (2024), NE (2025).

As a passer he has thrown for 3,346 yards and 17 touchdowns with 15 interceptions. He has rushed for 515 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2023 with MIN: 2,464 yards and 13 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 37.1, in the 19th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home6
1,244
207/g
8
8
178
30/g
3
Away7
1,220
174/g
5
2
243
35/g
3
In division4
831
208/g
3
5
149
37/g
1
Out of division9
1,633
181/g
10
5
272
30/g
5
In wins4
678
170/g
4
0
186
47/g
2
In losses9
1,786
198/g
9
10
235
26/g
4
On grass6
1,112
185/g
8
5
172
29/g
2
On turf7
1,352
193/g
5
5
249
36/g
4
Indoors7
1,353
193/g
7
9
191
27/g
3
Outdoors6
1,111
185/g
6
1
230
38/g
3

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS132 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 2NYG228 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 41 rush yds, 1 TD63.3
Week 3DAL189 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 55 rush yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 4SF265 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 48 rush yds, 0 TD62.8
Week 5CIN166 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD19.9
Week 6LAR235 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 47 rush yds, 0 TD33.5
Week 7SEA146 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 43 rush yds, 1 TD34.4
Week 8BAL208 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 26 rush yds, 1 TD41.4
Week 9ATL158 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 66 rush yds, 1 TD55.3
Week 10NO268 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 44 rush yds, 1 TD70.1
Week 11DEN221 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 21 rush yds, 1 TD49.1
Week 12CHI185 pass yds, 1 TD, 4 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD16.3
Week 14LV63 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD29.9

Joshua Dobbs — common questions

What position does Joshua Dobbs play?
Joshua Dobbs is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Joshua Dobbs played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joshua Dobbs has played for PIT (2018–2020), TEN (2022), MIN (2023), SF (2024), NE (2025).
Where did Joshua Dobbs go to college?
Joshua Dobbs played college football at Tennessee.
When was Joshua Dobbs drafted?
Joshua Dobbs was selected in round 4, 135th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joshua Dobbs scored?
Joshua Dobbs has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (17 passing, 8 rushing).
What is Joshua Dobbs's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joshua Dobbs rated 46.3 for 2025, the 40th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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