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Ryan Fitzpatrick

QB

Ryan Fitzpatrick came into the league as a 7th-round selection (250th overall) in 2005, drafted out of Harvard. He last played in 2021 with WAS, a career spanning 17 NFL seasons. His 61.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 79th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 16 NFL seasons, he has totaled 34,982 passing yards and 223 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 228#

College

Harvard

Draft

Rd 7, 250th overall (2005)

Seasons

2005–2021

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
63.8

83th percentile among QBs

8 games · 260 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.01
Total EPA×0.24+0.81
Conversion×0.08+2.59
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.43
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.39
Ball security×0.12-2.42

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed35▶

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

Burst24▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility76▶

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

Size49▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength97▶

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

Accuracy92▶

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

Ball Security1▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance79▶

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

Mobility58▶

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

Impact

Efficiency93▶

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

Volume56▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion100▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021WAS45.21132
2020MIA61.2920911315121
2019MIA55.2153529202434
2018TB63.882366171522
2017TB55.861103778
2016NYJ36.214271012130
2015NYJ65.5163905312702
2014HOU64.5122483171842
2013TEN581124541422531
2012BUF47.6163400241971
2011BUF48.116383224215
2010BUF5213299223269
2009BUF38.810142291411
2008CIN31.7121905830421-3
2006LAR49.31
2005LAR37.547774642

Career profile

Across 16 NFL seasons on file, Ryan Fitzpatrick has played in 164 regular-season games, playing for 9 teams: LAR (2005–2006), CIN (2008), BUF (2009–2012), TEN (2013), HOU (2014), NYJ (2015–2016), TB (2017–2018), MIA (2019–2020), WAS (2021).

As a passer he has thrown for 34,982 yards and 223 touchdowns with 169 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,625 yards and 21 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2015 with NYJ: 3,905 yards and 31 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2015: a 65.5, in the 87th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home3
1,219
406/g
7
6
61
20/g
0
Away5
1,147
229/g
10
6
91
18/g
2
In division2
660
330/g
8
2
59
30/g
1
Out of division6
1,706
284/g
9
10
93
16/g
1
In wins2
819
410/g
8
1
35
18/g
1
In losses6
1,547
258/g
9
11
117
20/g
1
On grass5
1,588
318/g
11
9
84
17/g
0
On turf3
778
259/g
6
3
68
23/g
2
Indoors1
417
417/g
4
0
36
36/g
1
Outdoors7
1,949
278/g
13
12
116
17/g
1

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO417 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 36 rush yds, 1 TD87.1
Week 2PHI402 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD73.5
Week 3PIT411 pass yds, 3 TD, 3 INT · 27 rush yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 4CHI126 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT32.3
Week 8CIN194 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD71.3
Week 9CAR243 pass yds, 4 TD, 2 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 10WAS406 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 11NYG167 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 14 rush yds, 1 TD31.1

Ryan Fitzpatrick — common questions

What position does Ryan Fitzpatrick play?
Ryan Fitzpatrick is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Ryan Fitzpatrick played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Fitzpatrick has played for LAR (2005–2006), CIN (2008), BUF (2009–2012), TEN (2013), HOU (2014), NYJ (2015–2016), TB (2017–2018), MIA (2019–2020), WAS (2021).
Where did Ryan Fitzpatrick go to college?
Ryan Fitzpatrick played college football at Harvard.
When was Ryan Fitzpatrick drafted?
Ryan Fitzpatrick was selected in round 7, 250th overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Fitzpatrick scored?
Ryan Fitzpatrick has 244 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (223 passing, 21 rushing).
What is Ryan Fitzpatrick's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Fitzpatrick rated 45.2 for 2021, the 41st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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