The Wonderlic test, an intelligence test given to all NFL draft entrants, is often criticized for having too much of an impact on draft evaluations. The test is scored on a 50-point scale, with a score of 20 indicating average intelligence (a score of 10 or above generally signifies that the test-taker is literate, while the highest NFL scores generally reach the low 40s). The average for quarterbacks hovers around 24, and took some experts by surprise when Johnny Manziel scored a 32.
I've been told Johnny Football had the highest wonderlic test of all the top QB's in this years draft
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) April 10, 2014
At the combine, Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel rang up an impressive score of 32 on the Wonderlic, I'm told. Should help his cause. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 11, 2014
Some other notable scores:
Vince Young - 6
Terrelle Pryor - 7
Dan Marino - 15
Terry Bradshaw - 15
Michael Vick - 20
Tim Tebow - 22
Brett Favre - 22
Jamarcus Russell - 24
Peyton Manning - 28
Tom Brady - 33
Tony Romo -37
Andrew Luck - 37
Matt Stafford - 38
Colin Kaepernick - 38
Alex Smith - 40
Ryan Fitzpatrick - 48
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