#17
of 160 quarterbacks · Top 10%
+6.07
points added per game vs an average QB
Passing +5.43Rushing +0.648 games
Compare to another playerWhat the numbers say about Ethan
- •#5 among 160 qualified quarterbacks on passing downs (+0.72 points per play).
- •Top 4% of quarterbacks in completion rate (71.5%).
- •Ranks #17 of 160 quarterbacks (top 11%) with +6.07 points added per game.
What people are saying about Ethan
Updated Oct 24- •Coverage says Grunkemeyer's fourth-quarter resolve stood out in Virginia Tech's loss to Pitt, showing his competitiveness late in games. Roanoke Times ↗
- •Marietta Daily Journal reported he threw three touchdown passes in Virginia Tech's 34-24 win over Georgia Tech. Marietta Daily Journal ↗
- •Sports Illustrated reports Dabo Swinney sees a different player in Grunkemeyer than before, pointing to his growth at quarterback. Sports Illustrated ↗
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Against every FBS QB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per dropback0.36Top 17%
- Success rate44.5%Top 38%
- Completion %71.5%Top 4%
- Yards per attempt8.1Top 28%
- Sack rate8.5%Bottom 19%
- Interception rate0.8%Top 16%
- Deep throw rate10.6%Bottom 22%
- EPA per carry0.61Top 17%
What he does best
- Completion % (Top 4%)
- Avoiding interceptions (Top 16%)
- EPA per dropback (Top 17%)
What to work on
- Avoiding sacks (Bottom 19%)
- Success rate (Top 38%, his lowest mark)
- Under pressure (-0.85 per play, vs +0.57 clean pocket)
Coaching notes
- Pressure. Best: clean pocket (+0.57 per play). Toughest: under pressure (-0.85).
- Standard vs passing downs. Best: passing downs (+0.72 per play). Toughest: standard downs (+0.03).
- By down. Best: 3rd/4th down (+0.69 per play). Toughest: 1st down (+0.11).
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Players like Grunkemeyer
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 71%match
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+6.33 points added per game
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Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 2nd down+0.38 EPA · 43% succ · 101 plays
- 1st down+0.11 EPA · 50% succ · 99 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.69 EPA · 40% succ · 72 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.03 EPA · 46% succ · 140 plays
- Passing downs+0.72 EPA · 43% succ · 132 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.29 EPA · 31% succ · 35 plays
Against top defenses
- vs everyone else+0.44 EPA · 48% succ · 154 plays
- vs top-40 defenses+0.26 EPA · 40% succ · 118 plays
Short vs deep
- Short throws+0.55 EPA · 51% succ · 219 plays
- Deep throws+0.47 EPA · 35% succ · 26 plays
Direction
- Right+0.41 EPA · 49% succ · 99 plays
- Left+0.54 EPA · 43% succ · 91 plays
- Middle+0.78 EPA · 60% succ · 55 plays
Pressure
- Clean pocket+0.57 EPA · 52% succ · 232 plays
- Under pressure-0.85 EPA · 0% succ · 40 plays
Season stats
| Att | Cmp | Cmp% | Pass Yds | Y/A | TD | INT | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 178 | 71.5% | 2,025 | 8.1 | 13 | 2 | 23 |
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 148 | 4.8 | 2 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Passing | Rushing | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsVMI | 13/16, 170 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 2 car, 6 yds, 0 TD | +0.10 |
| 2 | vs Old Dominion | 27/35, 296 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 1 car, 2 yds, 0 TD | +0.57 |
| 3 | at Maryland | 31/39, 314 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 3 car, 20 yds, 1 TD | +0.68 |
| 4 | at Boston College | 22/35, 147 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 1 car, 5 yds, 0 TD | -0.02 |
| 5 | vs Pittsburgh | 30/41, 434 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT | 3 car, 2 yds, 1 TD | +0.44 |
| 6 | at California | 20/29, 258 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 4 car, 11 yds, 0 TD | +0.12 |
| 7 | vs Georgia Tech | 15/22, 250 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT | 7 car, 58 yds, 0 TD | +0.50 |
| 8 | at Clemson | 20/32, 156 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 10 car, 44 yds, 0 TD | +0.33 |