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Jeff Driskel

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A 6th-round pick (207th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech; Florida, Jeff Driskel has built an NFL career since. Now with WAS, he's in his 10th NFL season. His ball security stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,394 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 231#

College

Louisiana Tech; Florida

Draft

Rd 6, 207th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2025

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
44.3

35th percentile among QBs

8 games · 192 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.29
Total EPA×0.24-0.42
Conversion×0.08-1.22
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.40
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.91
Ball security×0.12+1.27

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed90▶

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.

Agility41▶

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

Size74▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength39▶

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

Accuracy17▶

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

Ball Security93▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance24▶

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

Mobility76▶

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

Impact

Efficiency32▶

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

Volume51▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion12▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023CLE41.31166233
2022HOU45710817514
2020DEN39.23432328
2019DET44.536854151116
2018CIN44.38100361302

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Jeff Driskel has played in 22 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: CIN (2018), DET (2019), DEN (2020), HOU (2022), CLE (2023).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,394 yards and 16 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. He has rushed for 417 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 10 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2018 with CIN: 1,003 yards and 6 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home4
566
142/g
3
2
79
20/g
2
Away4
437
109/g
3
0
51
13/g
0
In division3
383
128/g
3
0
43
14/g
1
Out of division5
620
124/g
3
2
87
17/g
1
In wins1
130
130/g
1
1
32
32/g
0
In losses7
873
125/g
5
1
98
14/g
2
On grass4
437
109/g
3
0
51
13/g
0
On turf4
566
142/g
3
2
79
20/g
2
Outdoors8
1,003
125/g
6
2
130
16/g
2

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7KC39 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 10NO45 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 35 rush yds, 1 TD52.1
Week 12CLE155 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 1 TD44.8
Week 13DEN236 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD36
Week 14LAC170 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD57.1
Week 15LV130 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 32 rush yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 16CLE133 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 17PIT95 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD36.2

Jeff Driskel — common questions

What position does Jeff Driskel play?
Jeff Driskel is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jeff Driskel played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jeff Driskel has played for CIN (2018), DET (2019), DEN (2020), HOU (2022), CLE (2023).
Where did Jeff Driskel go to college?
Jeff Driskel played college football at Louisiana Tech; Florida.
When was Jeff Driskel drafted?
Jeff Driskel was selected in round 6, 207th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jeff Driskel scored?
Jeff Driskel has 19 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 passing, 3 rushing).
What is Jeff Driskel's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jeff Driskel rated 41.3 for 2023, the 27th 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 6, 2016