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Jeff Driskel

QB

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 speed stands out most — the 91st 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

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
39.2

20th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 75 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.68
Total EPA×0.24-0.54
Conversion×0.08-1.14
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.61
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.81
Ball security×0.12-0.24

2020 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed91▶

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.

Agility42▶

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

Size76▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength89▶

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

Accuracy16▶

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

Ball Security34▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance2▶

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

Mobility80▶

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

Impact

Efficiency26▶

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

Volume46▶

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)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
176
176/g
1
1
Away2
256
128/g
2
1
Out of division3
432
144/g
3
2
In wins1
0
0/g
0
0
In losses2
432
216/g
3
2
On grass2
432
216/g
3
2
On turf1
0
0/g
0
0
Outdoors3
432
144/g
3
2

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2PIT256 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD38.6
Week 3TB176 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD31.9
Week 4NYJ9 rush yds, 0 TD43.8

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