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Justin Herbert

QB

Justin Herbert came into the league as a 1st-round selection (6th overall) in 2020, drafted out of Oregon. Now with LAC, he's in his 7th NFL season. His 57.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 73rd percentile among QBs — solidly above average. Size is his calling card, grading in the 100th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 25,961 passing yards and 168 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 236#

College

Oregon

Draft

Rd 1, 6th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
18.6

2th percentile among QBs

6 games · 201 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.92
Total EPA×0.24-2.09
Conversion×0.08-1.46
Dropback EPA×0.34-2.08
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.92
Ball security×0.12-2.17

Week 1 projection · vs ARI

Methodology
Pass yds245.3 (113.3–377.3)52% 240.5+
Pass yds245.3 (113.3–377.3)52% 240.5+
Pass yds245.3 (113.3–377.3)52% 240.5+
Pass yds245.3 (113.3–377.3)52% 240.5+
Pass yds245.3 (113.3–377.3)52% 240.5+
Pass yds245.3 (113.3–377.3)52% 240.5+
Pass TD1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Pass TD1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Pass TD1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Pass TD1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Pass TD1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Pass TD1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
INT0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
INT0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
INT0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
INT0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
INT0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
INT0.8 (0–2)53% 0.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+
Rush yds27.1 (8–46.2)54% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed71▶

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

Burst94▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility33▶

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

Size100▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength50▶

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

Accuracy5▶

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

Ball Security4▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance2▶

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

Mobility50▶

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

Impact

Efficiency2▶

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

Volume80▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion9▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAC18.6611415168
2025LAC57.2163727264982
2024LAC69.9173870233062
2023LAC63.2133134202283110
2022LAC65.7174739251472-10
2021LAC77175014383023
2020LAC65.3154336312345

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Justin Herbert has played in 101 regular-season games, all with LAC.

As a passer he has thrown for 25,961 yards and 168 touchdowns with 66 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,883 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2021 with LAC: 5,014 yards and 38 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 77.0, in the 94th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home3
522
174/g
3
4
85
28/g
0
Away3
619
206/g
2
4
83
28/g
0
In division3
517
172/g
2
4
82
27/g
0
Out of division3
624
208/g
3
4
86
29/g
0
In losses6
1,141
190/g
5
8
168
28/g
0
On grass1
226
226/g
1
1
17
17/g
0
On turf5
915
183/g
4
7
151
30/g
0
Indoors3
522
174/g
3
4
85
28/g
0
Outdoors3
619
206/g
2
4
83
28/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI209 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 0 TD36.5
Week 2LV192 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD34.8
Week 3BUF226 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 4SEA189 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 40 rush yds, 0 TD31.2
Week 5DEN121 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 54 rush yds, 0 TD33
Week 6KC204 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 26 rush yds, 0 TD28

Justin Herbert — common questions

What position does Justin Herbert play?
Justin Herbert is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Justin Herbert played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Justin Herbert has played for LAC (2020–2026).
Where did Justin Herbert go to college?
Justin Herbert played college football at Oregon.
When was Justin Herbert drafted?
Justin Herbert was selected in round 1, 6th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Justin Herbert scored?
Justin Herbert has 183 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (168 passing, 15 rushing).
What is Justin Herbert's ScoutIndex Rating?
Justin Herbert rated 18.6 for 2026, the 2nd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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