Tyler Shough
Quarterback Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Cmp | Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | INTs | Sacks | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 5 | 137 | 205 | 1299 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 72 | 1 | 85 |
| 2025 | NO | 11 | 221 | 327 | 2384 | 10 | 6 | 31 | 186 | 3 | 158 |
Career Summary
Tyler Shough is a quarterback from Chandler, Arizona. His college career included Oregon, Texas Tech and Louisville before the New Orleans Saints selected him in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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College Career
Shough completed his college career at Louisville after playing at Oregon and Texas Tech. In 2024, he played in 12 games and went 8-4 as Louisville's starter, passing for 3,195 yards and 23 touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
New Orleans selected Shough 40th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Shough took over the Saints' starting job in Week 9 of his 2025 rookie season. He completed 221 of 327 passes for 2,384 yards and 10 touchdowns, while rushing 45 times for 186 yards and three touchdowns. NFL.com lists two additional starts through Week 2 of 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Shough was one of three 2024 Comeback Player of the Year winners recognized by College Sports Communicators and the Associated Press. He also earned honorable mention All-ACC recognition after his 2024 Louisville season.
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Playing Style
Shough plays quarterback. His 2025 Saints production included 10 passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns, and he added a rushing touchdown in each of his first two 2026 games according to NFL.com.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 70.7
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.