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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. Mobility is his calling card, grading in the 100th 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

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
82.7

96th percentile among QBs

15 games · 423 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.60
Total EPA×0.24+2.09
Conversion×0.08+1.19
Dropback EPA×0.34+2.23
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.51
Ball security×0.12+2.23

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed98▶

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

Burst95▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size11▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength39▶

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

Accuracy94▶

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

Ball Security97▶

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.

Mobility100▶

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

Impact

Efficiency99▶

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

Volume64▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion93▶

(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)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,414
177/g
8
1
525
66/g
4
Away7
1,786
255/g
12
4
290
41/g
3
In division6
1,223
204/g
13
3
341
57/g
1
Out of division9
1,977
220/g
7
2
474
53/g
6
In wins9
2,032
226/g
15
3
502
56/g
4
In losses6
1,168
195/g
5
2
313
52/g
3
On grass11
2,112
192/g
11
2
573
52/g
5
On turf4
1,088
272/g
9
3
242
61/g
2
Indoors3
830
277/g
7
2
153
51/g
2
Outdoors12
2,370
198/g
13
3
662
55/g
5

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA84 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NO320 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 42 rush yds, 0 TD70.4
Week 2LAR206 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 82 rush yds, 2 TD55.7
Week 3CIN221 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 74 rush yds, 1 TD51.1
Week 4TB323 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 36 rush yds, 1 TD66
Week 5ATL91 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 6MIN182 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 138 rush yds, 2 TD71.2
Week 7NYG258 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 89 rush yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 8PIT177 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 9CAR215 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 53 rush yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 11PHI200 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 84 rush yds, 0 TD75.6
Week 12DAL304 pass yds, 4 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD64.3
Week 13NYG163 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 72 rush yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 14BAL242 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 34 rush yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 16PHI198 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD54.5
Week 17DAL100 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 63 rush yds, 1 TD52.4

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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