Matt
Barkley.
Matt
Barkley.
USC· 6'2"· 227 lb· 4.91s 40
A West Coast timing and rhythm passing game, ideally with an emphasis on three-step drops and quick reads.
Year 1 as a backup, with the ceiling to develop into a reliable spot starter in a quick-rhythm passing game.
A scheme heavily reliant on improvisation and extending plays outside the pocket under pressure.
Barkley thrives in structured, quick-game offenses that align with his strengths as a rhythm passer, but struggles when forced to freelance.
Selected #98 overall in Round 4 of the 2013 NFL Draft by Philadelphia Eagles out of USC.
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| Yr | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | USC | 12 | 211 | 352 | 2735 | 15 | 14 |
| 2010 | USC | 12 | 236 | 377 | 2791 | 26 | 12 |
| 2011 | USC | 12 | 308 | 446 | 3528 | 39 | 7 |
| 2012 | USC | 11 | 246 | 387 | 3273 | 36 | 15 |
| Career | — | 47 | 1001 | 1562 | 12327 | 116 | 48 |
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.
Matt Barkley has had a journeyman career as a backup quarterback for multiple NFL teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Buffalo Bills, and Arizona Cardinals. He has started a handful of games but primarily served as a reliable reserve.