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Matt Flynn

QB

A 7th-round pick (209th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft out of LSU, Matt Flynn has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2015 with NO, capping a 8-season NFL career. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,541 passing yards and 17 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 225#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 7, 209th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2015

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.7

66th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 9 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.03
Total EPA×0.24-0.19
Conversion×0.08-0.09
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.24
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.12
Ball security×0.12+0.35

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed57▶

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

Burst25▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility43▶

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

Size31▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength66▶

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

Accuracy57▶

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

Ball Security66▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance74▶

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

Mobility13▶

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

Impact

Efficiency74▶

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

Volume21▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion41▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014GB36.6766-10
2013LV38.871392865
2012SEA49.7268-5
2011GB56.855186-61
2010GB47.26433326
2009GB44.7458-5
2008GB47464

Career profile

Matt Flynn has appeared in 35 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: GB (2008–2011), SEA (2012), LV (2013), GB (2014).

As a passer he has thrown for 2,541 yards and 17 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He has rushed for 69 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2013 with LV: 1,392 yards and 8 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 14ARI68 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 16SF-3 rush yds, 0 TD45.8

Matt Flynn — common questions

What position does Matt Flynn play?
Matt Flynn is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Matt Flynn played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Flynn has played for GB (2008–2011), SEA (2012), LV (2013), GB (2014).
Where did Matt Flynn go to college?
Matt Flynn played college football at LSU.
When was Matt Flynn drafted?
Matt Flynn was selected in round 7, 209th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Flynn scored?
Matt Flynn has 18 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (17 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Matt Flynn's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Flynn rated 36.6 for 2014, the 18th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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