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
2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology45th percentile among QBs · limited sample
1 games · 6 dropbacks
2016 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed15▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst11▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility4▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size11▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength54▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy35▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security61▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance32▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility32▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume11▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion59▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game265, 1 TD vs BUF, 2017 Week 17
- Most rushing yards in a game8, 1 TD vs BUF, 2017 Week 17
2016 splits
regular season2016 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 17 | MIN | 22 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 42.1 |
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.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
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- Demaryius ThomasWR · 2019
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- Ryan GriffinTE · 2019
- Vyncint SmithWR · 2019
Drafted in round 6, 2014
- Jeoffrey PaganDE · pick 177
- Zach MettenbergerQB · pick 178
- Jon HalapioC · pick 179
- Kenneth AckerCB · pick 180
- Alfred BlueRB · pick 181
- Antone ExumS · pick 182
- Kendall JamesCB · pick 184
- Robert HerronWR · pick 185