Drafted 239th overall in the 7th round of the 1999 draft, Chris Greisen arrived from NW Missouri State University. He last played in 2011 with DAL, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 69 passing yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'3", 219#
College
NW Missouri State University
Draft
Rd 7, 239th overall (1999)
Seasons
1999–2011
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology47th percentile among QBs · limited sample
2 games · 13 dropbacks
2000 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).
Size54▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength36▶
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 Security73▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance23▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility51▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency42▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume25▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion71▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Chris Greisen has played in 3 regular-season games, all with ARI.
As a passer he has thrown for 69 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2000 with ARI: 65 yards and 1 touchdown in 2 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game46, 1 TD vs JAX, 2000 Week 15
- Most rushing yards in a game1 vs JAX, 2000 Week 15
2000 splits
regular season2000 game log
Chris Greisen — common questions
- What position does Chris Greisen play?
- Chris Greisen is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Chris Greisen played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Greisen has played for ARI (1999–2000).
- Where did Chris Greisen go to college?
- Chris Greisen played college football at NW Missouri State University.
- When was Chris Greisen drafted?
- Chris Greisen was selected in round 7, 239th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Chris Greisen scored?
- Chris Greisen has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
- What is Chris Greisen's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Chris Greisen rated 48.3 for 2000, the 47th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jake PlummerQB · 2000
- Michael PittmanRB · 2000
- David BostonWR · 2000
- Frank SandersWR · 2000
- Thomas JonesRB · 2000
- Dave BrownQB · 2000
- MarTay JenkinsWR · 2000
- Mac CodyWR · 2000
Drafted in round 7, 1999
- Madre HillRB · pick 207
- Jed WeaverTE · pick 208
- Hunter SmithP · pick 210
- Chris AkinsDB · pick 212
- Donald DriverWR · pick 213
- Antonio DingleDT · pick 214
- Mike PringleyDT · pick 215
- Anthony PoindexterSAF · pick 216
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- Sam RobertsDE · 2022–2025
- Matt LongacreOLB · 2015–2018
- Xavier OmonRB · 2008–2011
- Tom PestockG · 2009–2010
- Seth WandOT · 2003–2008
- Jamaica RectorWR · 2006–2007
- Gabriel HelmsCB · 2006–2006