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John Friesz

QB

Drafted 138th overall in the 6th round of the 1990 draft, John Friesz arrived from Idaho. His most recent season came in 2000 with NE, capping a 11-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 66 passing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 220#

College

Idaho

Draft

Rd 6, 138th overall (1990)

Seasons

1990–2000

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.6

56th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 0 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.15
Total EPA×0.24+0.05
Conversion×0.08+0.14
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.16
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.08

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size76▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength72▶

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

Accuracyno data▶

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

Ball Security41▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance49▶

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

Mobility10▶

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

Impact

Efficiency66▶

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

Volume2▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion62▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000NE39.7166
1999NE49.61-2

Career profile

John Friesz has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with NE.

As a passer he has thrown for 66 yards and 0 touchdowns with 1 interception. His most productive passing season was 2000 with NE: 66 yards and 0 touchdowns in 1 game.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8ARI-2 rush yds, 0 TD47.4

John Friesz — common questions

What position does John Friesz play?
John Friesz is listed as a QB.
Which teams has John Friesz played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Friesz has played for NE (1999–2000).
Where did John Friesz go to college?
John Friesz played college football at Idaho.
When was John Friesz drafted?
John Friesz was selected in round 6, 138th overall, of the 1990 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Friesz scored?
John Friesz has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is John Friesz's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Friesz rated 39.7 for 2000, the 28th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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