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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 arm strength 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

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
27.8

7th percentile among QBs

12 games · 306 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.25
Total EPA×0.24-1.39
Conversion×0.08-1.57
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.73
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.48
Ball security×0.12-1.28

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.

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed98▶

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).

Size70▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength99▶

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

Accuracy28▶

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

Ball Security6▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance0▶

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

Mobility85▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume63▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion9▶

(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)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home6
982
164/g
3
4
244
41/g
1
Away6
888
148/g
4
6
176
29/g
1
In division4
892
223/g
4
4
161
40/g
0
Out of division8
978
122/g
3
6
259
32/g
2
In wins3
380
127/g
1
2
44
15/g
0
In losses9
1,490
166/g
6
8
376
42/g
2
On grass11
1,860
169/g
7
10
417
38/g
1
On turf1
10
10/g
0
0
3
3/g
1
Indoors2
121
61/g
1
0
7
4/g
1
Outdoors10
1,749
175/g
6
10
413
41/g
1

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR10 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 1 TD46
Week 2CIN60 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD28.2
Week 3CLE68 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD14.2
Week 4DET209 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 5LV111 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 6GB174 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 43 rush yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 7TB184 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 38 rush yds, 0 TD11.1
Week 8SF175 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 103 rush yds, 1 TD71.6
Week 9PIT291 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 45 rush yds, 0 TD56
Week 11BAL79 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 14GB224 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 74 rush yds, 0 TD36.2
Week 15MIN285 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD55.5

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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