#4
of 160 quarterbacks · Top 2%
+7.67
points added per game vs an average QB
Passing +6.44Rushing +1.237 games
Compare to another playerWhat the numbers say about Keelon
- •Ranks #4 of 160 quarterbacks in points added per game (+7.67).
- •Best among 160 qualified quarterbacks from a clean pocket (+0.82 points per play).
- •Top 1% of quarterbacks in points added per carry (+0.99).
What people are saying about Keelon
Updated Oct 24- •Ryan Grubb, Alabama's offensive coordinator, publicly called Keelon Russell the best quarterback in America, as reported by The Tuscaloosa News. The Tuscaloosa News ↗
- •Analysts describe Russell as a dangerous passing threat for Texas A&M, with coverage focusing on how the secondary must handle his playmaking. Sports Illustrated ↗
- •After Alabama's loss to Georgia, one analyst said he still believes in Russell, while coaches discussed how to better position him for success. Yahoo Sports ↗
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Against every FBS QB
Where he ranks among qualified players at his position.
- EPA per dropback0.48Top 5%
- Success rate46.9%Top 25%
- Completion %67.7%Top 15%
- Yards per attempt9.3Top 7%
- Sack rate8.7%Bottom 19%
- Interception rate2.1%Bottom 45%
- Deep throw rate16.8%Top 24%
- EPA per carry0.99Top 1%
What he does best
- EPA per carry (Top 1%)
- EPA per dropback (Top 5%)
- Yards per attempt (Top 7%)
What to work on
- Avoiding sacks (Bottom 19%)
- Avoiding interceptions (Bottom 45%, his lowest mark)
- Under pressure (-1.06 per play, vs +0.82 clean pocket)
Coaching notes
- Pressure. Best: clean pocket (+0.82 per play). Toughest: under pressure (-1.06).
- Short vs deep. Best: deep throws (+1.35 per play). Toughest: short throws (+0.64).
- Against top defenses. Best: vs everyone else (+0.69 per play). Toughest: vs top-40 defenses (+0.34).
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Players like Russell
The closest matches at his position across every stat, not just the total.
- 77%match
+5.40 points added per game
Compare to Russell - 75%match
+4.75 points added per game
Compare to Russell - 71%match
+5.09 points added per game
Compare to Russell
Situational splits
Points added per play (adjusted for opponents) and success rate in each situation.
By down
- 1st down+0.49 EPA · 58% succ · 84 plays
- 2nd down+0.47 EPA · 42% succ · 64 plays
- 3rd/4th down+0.47 EPA · 36% succ · 59 plays
Standard vs passing downs
- Standard downs+0.43 EPA · 58% succ · 110 plays
- Passing downs+0.53 EPA · 34% succ · 97 plays
Red zone
- Red zone+0.94 EPA · 55% succ · 22 plays
Against top defenses
- vs top-40 defenses+0.34 EPA · 44% succ · 126 plays
- vs everyone else+0.69 EPA · 52% succ · 81 plays
Short vs deep
- Short throws+0.64 EPA · 52% succ · 153 plays
- Deep throws+1.35 EPA · 55% succ · 31 plays
Direction
- Left+0.69 EPA · 55% succ · 78 plays
- Right+0.80 EPA · 53% succ · 74 plays
- Middle+0.82 EPA · 47% succ · 32 plays
Pressure
- Clean pocket+0.82 EPA · 57% succ · 169 plays
- Under pressure-1.06 EPA · 0% succ · 38 plays
Season stats
| Att | Cmp | Cmp% | Pass Yds | Y/A | TD | INT | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | 128 | 67.7% | 1,760 | 9.3 | 11 | 4 | 18 |
| Car | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 293 | 9.8 | 3 |
Game log
| Wk | Opponent | Passing | Rushing | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | at Kentucky | 16/23, 188 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT | 3 car, 19 yds, 0 TD | +0.14 |
| 3 | vs Florida State | 22/29, 301 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT | 2 car, 67 yds, 1 TD | +0.56 |
| 4 | vs South Carolina | 19/25, 295 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 5 car, 37 yds, 0 TD | +0.77 |
| 5 | at Mississippi State | 15/21, 277 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 2 car, 29 yds, 1 TD | +0.77 |
| 6 | vs Georgia | 17/32, 187 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 5 car, 70 yds, 0 TD | +0.14 |
| 7 | at Tennessee | 19/28, 147 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 6 car, 41 yds, 1 TD | +0.29 |
| 8 | vs Texas A&M | 20/31, 365 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT | 7 car, 30 yds, 0 TD | +0.75 |