Punter Pat from Cincinnati Bengals is the only player to have a perfect Wonderlic score of 50 to this date( Source :
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Highest Wonderlic scores in NFL history is 50 by punter Pat McInally. Quarterbacks with low Wonderlic scores are Oscar Davenport and Vince Young with six.
Created by Eldon F. Wonderlic in 1939, the Wonderlic Test has become a staple in challenging cognitive ability and problem-solving competence among NFL prospects. It measures an individual capacity to deal with problems, mathematics, and language.
The mental taxing test contains 50 questions the participant must answer within 12 minutes. The practice of using this assessment technique was significantly used for the NFL combine up until 2022.
Until then, analyzing the off-field capability of prospects entering the draft was a staple.
The result from the assessment has helped realize the future star for some associations. But, the surety and total dependency on the test sum cannot fully determine a footballer's on-field performance.
Jalen Hurts, with 18 points, managed to become a top-class player for Philadelphia Eagles. Similarly, a mediocre scorer in the form of Ben Roethlisberger (25) has an illustrious career of 18 years in the league.
2022 QB Wonderlic Scores
Wonderlic Scores Quarterbacks for the class of 2022 consisted of 7 players. Bailey Zappe tallied the highest sum of 35.
Zappe was the fourth-round pick of the New England Patriots in the NFL Draft of 2022. Backing his test result, he had a great run with Western Kentucky in 2021. He had 62 touchdowns and covered 5967 yards.
Bailey, Sam, and Malik were the top result achieving QBs from the class of 2022 ( Source : instagram )
Other prospects that appeared in the assessment were:
Sam Howell - 34
Malik Willis - 32
Carson Strong - 22
Desmond Ridder - 19
Kenny Pickett - 17
Matt Corral - 15
Out of all these prospects, only three could outlast the average count of 24 for the Quarterbacks. All the QBs were picked in the 2022 NFL Draft except for Carson.
Strong signed a deal with Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent but was released in August 2022. He later joined the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals and currently plays for Michigan Panthers in the United States Football League.
Lowest Wonderlic Test Scores
QBs with low Wonderlic Scores are Oscar Davenport and Vince Young. They both secured only 6 points out of 50.
Oscar Davenport was listed in the 1999 NFL Draft. Due to his record low marking, he went unsold and never got to prove himself in the league.
Vince (left) and Oscar are lowest-scoring QBs in Wonderlic Test ( Source : twitter )
Likewise, Vince Young also got half a dozen points. He entered the 2006 draft and was picked by Tennessee Titans in the first round.
Because of his excellent college record as a National Champion, his result wasn't given much importance. Against all odds, he performed outstandingly in his rookie year and was awarded the 2006 NFL Rookie of the Year.
He played for the Titans till 2010 and was released on 28th July 2011. His one-year at the Philadelphia Eagles wasn't fruitful, which saw him exit the team in 2012.
After that, he was affiliated with Buffalo Bills (May 12 - August 27, 2012), Green Bay Packers (August 6 - August 31, 2013), and Cleveland Browns (May 1 - May 12, 2014).
Other lowest Wonderlic scorers
Darren Davis played as the Running Back for Iowa State. He has the joint-lowest number of 4.
Another bottom-list player is Morris Claiborne. He played for the Louisiana State University football team.
Other players with the least numbers are:
Safety Edward Prather - 5
Running Back Frank Gore - 6
Quarter Back Terrelle Pryor - 7
Wide Receiver Kelvin Benjamin - 7
Offensive Line Garett Bolles - 9
Wonderlic Test Scores by Position
Wonderlic Scores by position are an average of 25 for the Offensive Line and 24 for Quarterbacks.
They are vital to know a player's cognitive ability in each place. The selection staff values the outcome to proceed with the athlete.
Matt, Ryan, Larry, and Marcus are on the top of their respective positions ( Source : instagram )
The scouting report and statistics, along with the result from the cognitive exam, determined the value of the players. Over the years, the outcome of the assessment has produced some incredible numbers while some failed miserably.
Offensive Line
The average outcome for Offensive Lineman is 25. Matt Birk has the highest point of 46 in this category, while Garrett Bolles only has 9, putting him at the bottom.
Only Birk was able to surpass 40 points mark. Some other names who did well in the evaluation are:
Jeff Hartings - 38
Gabe Ikard - 38
Jack Mewhort - 36
John Michaels - 35
Quarterback
The par tally for a Quarterback is 24. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Greg McElroy are the joint-top achievers with 48 points.
The minimum sum is 6 by Oscar Davenport and Vince Young.
Other noteworthy names achieving exceptional marks are:
Jason Maas - 43
Blaine Gabbert - 42
Drew Henson - 42
Ryan Nassib - 41
Bruge Eugene - 41
Defensive Tackle
The record of 36 is set by Larry Ogunjobi. The average count is 23, of which seven athletes have excelled.
Meanwhile, the inferior tally of 11 goes to Daryl McCullers.
A few notable footballers with good credits are:
Chris Wormley - 29
Caleb Brantley - 29
Jonathan Allen - 27
Aaron Donald - 25
Dalvin Tomlinson - 25
Defensive End
The average for Defensive End is 21.9. The individual with the lowest tally is DeForest Buckner, with 9.
Chris Long tops the list and has 34 credits. Some other commendable names in this category are:
Kareem Martin - 31
Myles Garrett - 31
JJ Watt - 31
Trent Murphy - 28
Brent Urgan - 27
Tight End
The Tight End position has an average of 22. The record lowest is 14 for Rickey Dudley and Eric Ebron, with 16.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Watson has an exceptional 48 points to his name. Other sportspersons with admirable credits encompass:
Eric Saubert - 35
Jake Butt - 32
O.J. Howard - 27
Evan Engram - 26
Colt Lyerla - 24
Safety
Marcus Williams and Chidobe Awuzie sit at the No. 1 rank with 34. Meantime, Edward Prather only got 5, making him the last player in the category.
The average marking in this area is 19.
The other athletes behind the 34 mark are:
Dez Southward - 31
Jabrill Peppers - 26
Justin Evans - 25
Terrence Brooks - 23
Linebacker
Bobby Wagner only got 8, and Ruben Foster has 9. They are the only individuals who couldn't get double digits in this category.
The mean in this position is 19. Mike Mamula made the astounding 49 to be ranked at the top.
Other similar results were achieved by:
Pete Kendall - 41
Luke Kuechly - 34
Shayne Skov - 34
Chris Borland - 32
Max Bullouch - 31
Cornerback
The standard count in this category is 18. Morris Claiborne has a single-digit result of 4, making it the substandard ever.
Ahkello Witherspoon has 29 and is the person with the most impressive record. Other top-notch performers are:
Ross Cockrell - 27
Bradley Roby - 25
Aaron Colvin - 25
Richard Sherman - 24
Marshon Lattimore - 23
Wide Receiver
Generally, Wide Receivers are expected to attain 17. It is considered the par amount in this position.
Sadly, Kelvin Benjamin only obtained 7. It is the least by anyone as a WR.
Meantime, many have done exceptionally well, including:
Eric Decker - 43
Calvin Johnson - 41
Cooper Kupp - 37
Demaryius Thomas - 34
Jared Abbrederis - 32
Running Back
The Running Backs Zach Zenner and Dare Ogunbowale obtained 35. They are No. 1 in this sector.
The last tally is 4, attained by Darren Davis. Frank Gore and Tavon Austin have 6 and 7, respectively.
The median mark is 17. Some fascinating numbers are secured by:
Ezekiel Elliott - 32
Danny Woodhead - 29
Charles Scott - 26
Giovani Bernard - 25
Anthony Dixon - 25
Wonderlic Test NFL 2023
QB Wonderlic Scores 2023 was replaced by S2 Test. It is the successor to the previously held Wonderlic Test.
Tanner (left) got the maximum 99% while CJ Stroud obtained 18%, the lowest in S2 Test ( Source : instagram )
The primary thing that sets S2 Test apart from its predecessor is that it determines the speed of decision-making. It evaluates nine cognitive skills. They are:
Tracking Capacity
Search Efficiency
Impulse Control
Perception Speed
Decision Complexity
Improvisation
Distraction Control
Instinctive Learning
Visual Learning
Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees, Justin Fields, and Josh Allen participated in the examination. Over 80% mark is considered elite, and mentioned players were able to crack it, reports CBS Sports.
S2 Score of QBs
The QB Class of 2023 outcomes from the S2 Test are as follows:
Tanner McKee
99%
Bryce Young
98%
Jake Haener
96%
Will Levis
93%
Jaren Hall
93%
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
91%
Clayton Tune
84%
Anthony Richardson
79%
Hendon Hooker
46%
CJ Stroud
18%
Stroud has the lowest percentile among all. He was not impressed with the result. He stated, "I'm a football player. ...I'm not an S2 taker," reports the NFL official page.
Additionally, he stated that he is well aware of his ability on the field and will prove his prowess then and there. He called his skill a 'God-given talent' and claimed to be the "smartest in this draft and in the NFL."
