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WAS WAS

Rex Grossman

QB

Drafted 22nd overall in the 1st round of the 2003 draft, Rex Grossman arrived from Florida. His most recent season came in 2013 with WAS, capping a 11-season NFL career. His 43.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 28th percentile. Few match his sack avoidance, which grades in the 83rd percentile. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10,236 passing yards and 56 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 225#

College

Florida

Draft

Rd 1, 22nd overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2013

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
43.2

28th percentile among QBs

13 games · 483 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.03
Total EPA×0.24-0.56
Conversion×0.08+0.26
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.51
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.09
Ball security×0.12-1.56

2011 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

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).

Size23▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength76▶

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

Accuracy39▶

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

Ball Security5▶

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

Efficiency31▶

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

Volume75▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion76▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011WAS43.213315116111
2010WAS42.5488476
2009HOU45.41335
2008CHI38.93257242
2007CHI33.281411423
2006CHI41.11631972321-4
2005CHI52.722591
2004CHI50.936071481
2003CHI49.834372-1

Career profile

Rex Grossman has appeared in 53 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CHI (2003–2008), HOU (2009), WAS (2010–2011).

As a passer he has thrown for 10,236 yards and 56 touchdowns with 60 interceptions. He has rushed for 98 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2006 with CHI: 3,197 yards and 23 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 43.2, in the 28th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home7
1,788
255/g
10
10
Away6
1,363
227/g
6
10
In division6
1,431
239/g
7
9
Out of division7
1,720
246/g
9
11
In wins5
1,238
248/g
8
8
In losses8
1,913
239/g
8
12
On grass9
2,259
251/g
11
13
On turf4
892
223/g
5
7
Indoors2
393
197/g
2
3
Outdoors11
2,758
251/g
14
17

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYG305 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT67.4
Week 2ARI291 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · -5 rush yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 3DAL250 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD45.9
Week 4LAR143 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD30.5
Week 6PHI143 pass yds, 0 TD, 4 INT15.8
Week 10MIA215 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT43.1
Week 11DAL292 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 1 TD64.6
Week 12SEA314 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD62.2
Week 13NYJ221 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT25.7
Week 14NE252 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT58.3
Week 15NYG185 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 16MIN284 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT50
Week 17PHI256 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT35.5

Rex Grossman — common questions

What position does Rex Grossman play?
Rex Grossman is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Rex Grossman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rex Grossman has played for CHI (2003–2008), HOU (2009), WAS (2010–2011).
Where did Rex Grossman go to college?
Rex Grossman played college football at Florida.
When was Rex Grossman drafted?
Rex Grossman was selected in round 1, 22nd overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rex Grossman scored?
Rex Grossman has 60 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (56 passing, 4 rushing).
What is Rex Grossman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rex Grossman rated 43.2 for 2011, the 28th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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