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David Fales

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David Fales came into the league as a 6th-round selection (183rd overall) in 2014, drafted out of San Jose State; Monterey Peninsula; Nevada. He last played in 2020 with NYJ, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 287 passing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'2", 213#

College

San Jose State; Monterey Peninsula; Nevada

Draft

Rd 6, 183rd overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2020

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
47.9

54th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 1 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.13
Total EPA×0.24-0.26
Conversion×0.08+0.09
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.15
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.14
Ball security×0.12+0.10

2019 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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

Burst13▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility2▶

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

Size22▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength59▶

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

Accuracy62▶

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

Ball Security44▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance34▶

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

Mobility53▶

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

Impact

Efficiency58▶

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

Volume5▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion60▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019NYJ47.91
2017MIA49.92265181
2016CHI46.4122

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, David Fales has played in 4 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CHI (2016), MIA (2017), NYJ (2019).

As a passer he has thrown for 287 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. He has rushed for 8 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2017 with MIA: 265 yards and 1 touchdown in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5PHI—44

David Fales — common questions

What position does David Fales play?
David Fales is listed as a QB.
Which teams has David Fales played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Fales has played for CHI (2016), MIA (2017), NYJ (2019).
Where did David Fales go to college?
David Fales played college football at San Jose State; Monterey Peninsula; Nevada.
When was David Fales drafted?
David Fales was selected in round 6, 183rd overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Fales scored?
David Fales has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 1 rushing).
What is David Fales's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Fales rated 47.9 for 2019, the 54th 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 6, 2014