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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 speed stands out most — the 98th 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

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
44

34th percentile among QBs

15 games · 373 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.63
Total EPA×0.24-0.17
Conversion×0.08-1.73
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.01
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.80
Ball security×0.12-1.00

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.

2022 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).

Size75▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength93▶

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

Accuracy20▶

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

Ball Security13▶

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.

Mobility98▶

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

Impact

Efficiency54▶

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

Volume72▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion2▶

(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)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,232
154/g
11
7
665
83/g
4
Away7
1,010
144/g
6
4
478
68/g
4
In division5
774
155/g
4
5
417
83/g
4
Out of division10
1,468
147/g
13
6
726
73/g
4
In wins3
406
135/g
3
4
157
52/g
1
In losses12
1,836
153/g
14
7
986
82/g
7
On grass9
1,302
145/g
11
8
685
76/g
5
On turf6
940
157/g
6
3
458
76/g
3
Indoors3
436
145/g
3
2
264
88/g
1
Outdoors12
1,806
151/g
14
9
879
73/g
7

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF121 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 2GB70 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 1 TD31
Week 3HOU106 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 47 rush yds, 0 TD29.1
Week 4NYG174 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 52 rush yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 5MIN208 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 47 rush yds, 0 TD63.6
Week 6WAS190 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 88 rush yds, 0 TD36.8
Week 7NE179 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 82 rush yds, 1 TD54.5
Week 8DAL151 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 60 rush yds, 1 TD50.5
Week 9MIA123 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 178 rush yds, 1 TD71
Week 10DET167 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 147 rush yds, 2 TD50.5
Week 11ATL153 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 85 rush yds, 1 TD50.6
Week 13GB254 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 71 rush yds, 1 TD59.1
Week 15PHI152 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 95 rush yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 16BUF119 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD34.4
Week 17DET75 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 132 rush yds, 0 TD19.5

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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