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Bruce Gradkowski

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A 6th-round pick (194th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Toledo, Bruce Gradkowski has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2016 with PIT, capping a 11-season NFL career. His 20.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 3rd percentile. His arm strength stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,054 passing yards and 21 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 217#

College

Toledo

Draft

Rd 6, 194th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2016

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.9

64th percentile among QBs

7 games · 160 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.34
Total EPA×0.24-0.11
Conversion×0.08-0.48
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.08
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.23
Ball security×0.12+0.80

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed87▶

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

Burst59▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility74▶

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

Size13▶

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.

Accuracy38▶

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

Ball Security78▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance32▶

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

Mobility87▶

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

Impact

Efficiency58▶

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

Volume51▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion31▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014PIT48.61-2
2012CIN44.4265-2
2011CIN44.8210911
2010LV36.661059541
2009LV49.9710046108
2008CLE26.22262
2007TB43.3413020
2006TB20.71316619161

Career profile

Bruce Gradkowski has appeared in 37 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: TB (2006–2007), CLE (2008), LV (2009–2010), CIN (2011–2012), PIT (2014).

As a passer he has thrown for 4,054 yards and 21 touchdowns with 24 interceptions. He has rushed for 329 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2006 with TB: 1,661 yards and 9 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2006: a 20.7, in the 3rd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home5
496
99/g
2
3
58
12/g
0
Away2
508
254/g
4
0
50
25/g
0
In division2
63
32/g
0
2
9
5/g
0
Out of division5
941
188/g
6
1
99
20/g
0
In wins2
491
246/g
5
1
28
14/g
0
In losses5
513
103/g
1
2
80
16/g
0
On grass5
496
99/g
2
3
58
12/g
0
On turf2
508
254/g
4
0
50
25/g
0
Outdoors7
1,004
143/g
6
3
108
15/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC17 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT47.4
Week 7NYJ97 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 10KC46 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 11CIN183 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD42
Week 12DAL200 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 30 rush yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 13PIT308 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD70.1
Week 14WAS153 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD52.4

Bruce Gradkowski — common questions

What position does Bruce Gradkowski play?
Bruce Gradkowski is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Bruce Gradkowski played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bruce Gradkowski has played for TB (2006–2007), CLE (2008), LV (2009–2010), CIN (2011–2012), PIT (2014).
Where did Bruce Gradkowski go to college?
Bruce Gradkowski played college football at Toledo.
When was Bruce Gradkowski drafted?
Bruce Gradkowski was selected in round 6, 194th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Bruce Gradkowski scored?
Bruce Gradkowski has 21 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (21 passing).
What is Bruce Gradkowski's ScoutIndex Rating?
Bruce Gradkowski rated 48.6 for 2014, the 60th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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