Drafted 219th overall in the 8th round of the 1993 draft, Elvis Grbac arrived from Michigan. His most recent season came in 2001 with BAL, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 36.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 16th percentile. Few match his size, which grades in the 93rd percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10,356 passing yards and 60 touchdowns.
Size
6'5", 240#
College
Michigan
Draft
Rd 8, 219th overall (1993)
Seasons
1993–2001
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology16th percentile among QBs
14 games · 495 dropbacks
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size93▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength12▶
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 Security24▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance83▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility17▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency17▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume79▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion38▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Elvis Grbac has appeared in 44 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: KC (1999–2000), BAL (2001).
As a passer he has thrown for 10,356 yards and 60 touchdowns with 46 interceptions. He has rushed for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2000 with KC: 3,934 yards and 23 touchdowns in 14 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 70.0, in the 90th percentile among QBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game504, 2 TD vs LV, 2000 Week 10
- Most rushing yards in a game38 vs DEN, 2000 Week 16
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 1,550 221/g | 8 | 6 |
| Away | 7 | 1,483 212/g | 7 | 12 |
| In division | 8 | 1,779 222/g | 8 | 12 |
| Out of division | 6 | 1,254 209/g | 7 | 6 |
| In wins | 8 | 1,802 225/g | 8 | 4 |
| In losses | 6 | 1,231 205/g | 7 | 14 |
| On grass | 14 | 3,033 217/g | 15 | 18 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 3,033 217/g | 15 | 18 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | MIA | 133 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PIT | 153 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT | — |
| Week 1 | CHI | 262 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 69.3 |
| Week 2 | CIN | 326 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT | 30.2 |
| Week 3 | DEN | 221 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 51.3 |
| Week 4 | TEN | 259 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 62.2 |
| Week 5 | GB | 138 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT | 31.3 |
| Week 6 | CLE | 142 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT | 29.2 |
| Week 9 | TEN | 192 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 51.4 |
| Week 10 | CLE | 261 pass yds, 2 TD, 4 INT | 27.1 |
| Week 11 | JAX | 259 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 71.4 |
| Week 12 | IND | 268 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 56 |
| Week 14 | PIT | 159 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 1 TD | 43.9 |
| Week 15 | CIN | 181 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 32.9 |
| Week 16 | TB | 205 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 31.5 |
| Week 17 | MIN | 160 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 51.1 |
Elvis Grbac — common questions
- What position does Elvis Grbac play?
- Elvis Grbac is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Elvis Grbac played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Elvis Grbac has played for KC (1999–2000), BAL (2001).
- Where did Elvis Grbac go to college?
- Elvis Grbac played college football at Michigan.
- When was Elvis Grbac drafted?
- Elvis Grbac was selected in round 8, 219th overall, of the 1993 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Elvis Grbac scored?
- Elvis Grbac has 62 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (60 passing, 2 rushing).
- What is Elvis Grbac's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Elvis Grbac rated 36.9 for 2001, the 16th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Qadry IsmailWR · 2001
- Shannon SharpeTE · 2001
- Terry AllenRB · 2001
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- Travis TaylorWR · 2001
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- Moe WilliamsRB · 2001
- Brandon StokleyWR · 2001
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- Doug PelfreyK · pick 202
- Dave ThomasDB · pick 203
- Antonio EdwardsDE · pick 204
- Shannon BakerWR · pick 205
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