Ryan Leaf
Wonderlic Score Analysis
Ryan Leaf's Wonderlic score of 27 places them above the average for NFL Quarterbacks. This score indicates solid problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills that translate directly to on-field performance.
Career Overview
Ryan Leaf was the number 2 overall draft in the 1998 NFL Draft and is considered one of the greatest NFL Draft busts of all time. Leaf had a Wonderlic Test Score of 27 which considering the trajectory of his NFL Career seems rather high in retrospect. Leaf will always be compared to the player drafted before him, Peyton Manning, who went on to play 18 years in the NFL and is arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL History. In recent years, Leaf has served time in prison for drug related issues.
Intelligence on the Field
The Wonderlic score helps predict Ryan Leaf's ability to:
- Learn complex schemes: Quickly grasp and execute team strategies
- Make split-second decisions: Process information rapidly during plays
- Adapt to game situations: Adjust to opponent strategies mid-game
- Communicate effectively: Coordinate with teammates on the field