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Jim Harbaugh

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A 1st-round pick (26th overall) in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Jim Harbaugh has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2001 with CAR, capping a 15-season NFL career. His 42.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 29th percentile. His volume stands out most — the 87th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,177 passing yards and 18 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 215#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 1, 26th overall (1987)

Seasons

1987–2001

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
42

29th percentile among QBs

14 games · 471 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.33
Total EPA×0.24-1.12
Conversion×0.08-0.78
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.67
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.29

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group 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).

Size51▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength21▶

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 Security59▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance26▶

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

Efficiency23▶

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

Volume87▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion21▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000LAC44.471416824
1999LAC4214276110126

Career profile

Jim Harbaugh has appeared in 21 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with LAC.

As a passer he has thrown for 4,177 yards and 18 touchdowns with 24 interceptions. He has rushed for 150 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 1999 with LAC: 2,761 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 42.0, in the 29th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home7
1,298
185/g
6
9
61
9/g
0
Away7
1,463
209/g
4
5
65
9/g
0
In division7
1,320
189/g
5
8
58
8/g
0
Out of division7
1,441
206/g
5
6
68
10/g
0
In wins6
1,027
171/g
4
5
48
8/g
0
In losses8
1,734
217/g
6
9
78
10/g
0
On grass11
1,969
179/g
7
12
83
8/g
0
On turf3
792
264/g
3
2
43
14/g
0
Indoors2
633
317/g
1
2
43
22/g
0
Outdoors12
2,128
177/g
9
12
83
7/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2CIN159 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT53.6
Week 3IND188 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD43
Week 4KC38 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT36.1
Week 7GB78 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT33
Week 8KC174 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD39.1
Week 9DEN235 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 10LV204 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD57.7
Week 11CHI273 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD61.5
Week 12MIN404 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD61.8
Week 13CLE161 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 14SEA229 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD51
Week 15MIA178 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD38.4
Week 16LV325 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 17DEN115 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD36.6

Jim Harbaugh — common questions

What position does Jim Harbaugh play?
Jim Harbaugh is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jim Harbaugh played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jim Harbaugh has played for LAC (1999–2000).
Where did Jim Harbaugh go to college?
Jim Harbaugh played college football at Michigan.
When was Jim Harbaugh drafted?
Jim Harbaugh was selected in round 1, 26th overall, of the 1987 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jim Harbaugh scored?
Jim Harbaugh has 18 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (18 passing).
What is Jim Harbaugh's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jim Harbaugh rated 44.4 for 2000, the 34th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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