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Robert Griffin III

QB

Robert Griffin III came into the league as a 1st-round selection (2nd overall) in 2012, drafted out of Baylor. His most recent season came in 2020 with BAL, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 38.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 23rd percentile. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,271 passing yards and 43 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 213#

College

Baylor

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2020

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
32.1

11th percentile among QBs · limited sample

4 games · 17 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.93
Total EPA×0.24-0.77
Conversion×0.08-0.95
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.33
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.19
Ball security×0.12-1.68

2020 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed98▶

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

Burst98▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size24▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength61▶

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

Accuracy40▶

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

Ball Security7▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance17▶

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

Mobility34▶

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

Impact

Efficiency12▶

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

Volume24▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion16▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020BAL32.144269
2019BAL39.66225170
2018BAL48.6221
2016CLE38.3588621902
2014WAS389169441761
2013WAS51.113320316489
2012WAS82.7153200208157

Career profile

Robert Griffin III has appeared in 54 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: WAS (2012–2014), CLE (2016), BAL (2018–2020).

As a passer he has thrown for 9,271 yards and 43 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,809 yards and 10 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2013 with WAS: 3,203 yards and 16 touchdowns in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2012: a 82.7, in the 96th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home2
-2
-1/g
0
Away2
71
36/g
0
In division3
66
22/g
0
Out of division1
3
3/g
0
In wins3
1
0/g
0
In losses1
68
68/g
0
On grass4
69
17/g
0
Outdoors4
69
17/g
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE9 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 4WAS3 rush yds, 0 TD32.4
Week 5CIN-1 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 12PIT33 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 68 rush yds, 0 TD24.8

Robert Griffin III — common questions

What position does Robert Griffin III play?
Robert Griffin III is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Robert Griffin III played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Robert Griffin III has played for WAS (2012–2014), CLE (2016), BAL (2018–2020).
Where did Robert Griffin III go to college?
Robert Griffin III played college football at Baylor.
When was Robert Griffin III drafted?
Robert Griffin III was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Robert Griffin III scored?
Robert Griffin III has 53 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (43 passing, 10 rushing).
What is Robert Griffin III's ScoutIndex Rating?
Robert Griffin III rated 32.1 for 2020, the 11th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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