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Justin Fields

QB

A 1st-round pick (11th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Justin Fields has built an NFL career since. He's currently with KC, in his 6th season in the league. His 45.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 36th percentile. His ball security stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,039 passing yards and 52 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 227#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 11th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
45.5

36th percentile among QBs

9 games · 231 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.51
Conversion×0.08-1.31
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.50
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.59
Ball security×0.12+1.82

Week 1 projection · vs DEN

Methodology
Pass yds165.4 (76.4–254.5)53% 160.5+
Pass yds165.4 (76.4–254.5)53% 160.5+
Pass yds165.4 (76.4–254.5)53% 160.5+
Pass yds165.4 (76.4–254.5)53% 160.5+
Pass yds165.4 (76.4–254.5)53% 160.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)54% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)54% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)54% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)54% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)54% 0.5+
INT0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
INT0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
INT0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
INT0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
INT0.3 (0–1)29% 0.5+
Rush yds43.5 (12.8–74.1)47% 45.5+
Rush yds43.5 (12.8–74.1)47% 45.5+
Rush yds43.5 (12.8–74.1)47% 45.5+
Rush yds43.5 (12.8–74.1)47% 45.5+
Rush yds43.5 (12.8–74.1)47% 45.5+

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

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed96▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size77▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength16▶

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

Accuracy23▶

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

Ball Security99▶

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.

Mobility90▶

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

Impact

Efficiency27▶

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

Volume57▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion11▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NYJ45.59125973834
2024PIT53.110110652895
2023CHI51.1132562166574
2022CHI441522421711438
2021CHI27.812187074202

Career profile

Justin Fields has appeared in 59 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CHI (2021–2023), PIT (2024), NYJ (2025).

As a passer he has thrown for 9,039 yards and 52 touchdowns with 32 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,892 yards and 23 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2023 with CHI: 2,562 yards and 16 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 51.1, in the 65th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home6
673
112/g
4
1
204
34/g
2
Away3
586
195/g
3
0
179
60/g
2
In division3
369
123/g
2
0
197
66/g
2
Out of division6
890
148/g
5
1
186
31/g
2
In wins2
298
149/g
2
1
59
30/g
0
In losses7
961
137/g
5
0
324
46/g
4
On grass2
271
136/g
1
0
112
56/g
1
On turf7
988
141/g
6
1
271
39/g
3
Outdoors9
1,259
140/g
7
1
383
43/g
4

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT218 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 48 rush yds, 2 TD66
Week 2BUF27 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 49 rush yds, 0 TD25.4
Week 4MIA226 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 81 rush yds, 1 TD65.9
Week 5DAL283 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 26 rush yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 6DEN45 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD14.1
Week 7CAR46 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 8CIN244 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD67.1
Week 10CLE54 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD31.6
Week 11NE116 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 67 rush yds, 1 TD43.2

Justin Fields — common questions

What position does Justin Fields play?
Justin Fields is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Justin Fields played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Fields has played for CHI (2021–2023), PIT (2024), NYJ (2025).
Where did Justin Fields go to college?
Justin Fields played college football at Ohio State.
When was Justin Fields drafted?
Justin Fields was selected in round 1, 11th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Fields scored?
Justin Fields has 75 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (52 passing, 23 rushing).
What is Justin Fields's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Fields rated 45.5 for 2025, the 36th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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