Jimmy
Clausen.
Jimmy
Clausen.
Notre Dame· 6'3"· 222 lb· 4.76s 40
Pro-style West Coast offense that prioritizes timing, rhythm, and accuracy from the pocket with short to intermediate throws.
Immediate backup with potential to develop into a high-floor starter who can execute a timing-based passing attack.
Run-heavy option or spread-option scheme that relies on extensive mobility and improvisation outside the pocket.
Clausen's primary value comes from his ability to operate a traditional NFL passing game from within the pocket, leveraging his accuracy and understanding of timing routes.
Selected #48 overall in Round 2 of the 2010 NFL Draft by Carolina Panthers out of Notre Dame.
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| Yr | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Notre Dame | 10 | 138 | 245 | 1254 | 7 | 6 |
| 2008 | Notre Dame | 13 | 268 | 440 | 3172 | 25 | 17 |
| 2009 | Notre Dame | 12 | 289 | 425 | 3722 | 28 | 4 |
| Career | — | 35 | 695 | 1110 | 8148 | 60 | 27 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Jimmy Clausen played for the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, and Baltimore Ravens as a quarterback. He started a handful of games but primarily served as a backup.