How much stock to you put into the Wonderlic test?

[Sgt John]

Curious to see the Outlaw's opinions on this.

For those not familiar with the test:
Wonderlic Test - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Here is a practice test:
NFL Wonderlic Test | Can You Score Higher Than NFL Players?

I only scored a 23 on the first attempt, better than Brett Favre

 

[Sgt John]

NFL Quarterback Wonderlic scores


An older list of player scores. Note Matt Leinart scored in the mid 30s...equal to his IQ

 

[derringer007]

Does a high score really make a college player a better NFL prospect ??

After looking over some scores i would have to say No

 

[mudloggerone]

19 for me but I'd like to think my slow internet speed caused me to not get a couple more, lol.

 

[Sgt John]

Ill admit I had to just quick guess a few of them. Not sure what the rise in temperature in a chicken has to do with reading a defense, but at least Im still smarter than Brett Favre.

 

[Sgt John]

Still only scored a 26 the second time around, making me smarter than Ben Roethisberger. Looks like you want a QB in the mid 20s on this thing.

 

[mudloggerone]

I don't see how this predicts how good of a player someone might be.

 

[Sgt John]

I dont either.

 

[Phicinfan]

I think the only real value in it is the speed in which a Qb can be counted on to learn the system and develop. So if you run a complicated system, you probably target a guy who does well, as long as he also has the physical tools.

Issue is some of these guys scored low for a reason, they have no commen sense, and thus make huge mistakes on and OFF the field.

I don't put alot into it, but it would be a point to help make a decision.

 

[Sgt John]

What did you s core

 

[Phicinfan]

What did you s core

I have scored okay in the past. I will try and get some time to try again.

 

[Sgt John]

This one takes about three and a half minutes to do.

 

[Phicinfan]

just got a 30

 

[Sgt John]

Not as smart as Matt Leinart

 

[Hawks Eye]

I got a 33. Smarter than Philip Rivers.

 

[Sgt John]

We are all smarter than Vince Young. I take comfort in that.

 

[mudloggerone]

He has a bit more money than most of us though Sarge so I wonder who's really the smartest.

 

[Fire]

This is a good article that explains how much stock some NFL brass put into it.

Patrick Peterson got a 9, A.J. Green got a 10. Football intelligence is much more highly regarded, but these are some low scores.

Low Wonderlic scores ding elite NFL prospects - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

 

[MNJHNSN]

30, I am smarter than Peyton Manning.

 

[xqj47alpha]

I think the only real value in it is the speed in which a Qb can be counted on to learn the system and develop. So if you run a complicated system, you probably target a guy who does well, as long as he also has the physical tools.

Issue is some of these guys scored low for a reason, they have no commen sense, and thus make huge mistakes on and OFF the field.

I don't put alot into it, but it would be a point to help make a decision.

I think Phicinfan has it right.
It's not so much how high you score, it's how low.
And, since we are talking about individuals fresh out of class and not trying to remember something they learned 20 years ago, a low score has to be troubling.
Especially for the QB position. It demonstrates an individuals dedication and willingness to study and prepare for that ultimate test on Sunday.

I just took the practice test without any scratch paper or prep and got 23.

It's not a score I'm proud of