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Drew Henson

QB

Drafted 192nd overall in the 6th round of the 2003 draft, Drew Henson arrived from Michigan. His most recent season came in 2008 with DET, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 98 passing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 235#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 6, 192nd overall (2003)

Seasons

2004–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.5

55th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 5 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.02
Total EPA×0.24-0.15
Conversion×0.08+0.04
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.15
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.19
Ball security×0.12+0.29

2008 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).

Size77▶

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.

Accuracy64▶

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

Ball Security57▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance15▶

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

Mobility53▶

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

Impact

Efficiency59▶

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

Volume13▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion55▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DET49.5220
2004DAL42.427817

Career profile

Drew Henson has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DAL (2004), DET (2008).

As a passer he has thrown for 98 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. He has rushed for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2004 with DAL: 78 yards and 1 touchdown in 2 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13TEN20 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT46.5
Week 14MIN—44.1

Drew Henson — common questions

What position does Drew Henson play?
Drew Henson is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Drew Henson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Drew Henson has played for DAL (2004), DET (2008).
Where did Drew Henson go to college?
Drew Henson played college football at Michigan.
When was Drew Henson drafted?
Drew Henson was selected in round 6, 192nd overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Drew Henson scored?
Drew Henson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Drew Henson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Drew Henson rated 49.5 for 2008, the 55th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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