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Tim Couch is a former quarterback out of Kentucky, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 1st overall pick (round 1) in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 62 regular-season games from 1999 to 2003, with the Cleveland Browns.
Draft Details
Tim Couch Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 4th in the 1999 draft class in passing yards (11,131).
- Best statistical season: 2002 with CLE (2,842 passing yards).
Passing
| Season | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | 15 | 223 | 397 | 2,447 | 15 | 13 |
| 2000 | CLE | 7 | 137 | 215 | 1,483 | 7 | 9 |
| 2001 | CLE | 16 | 272 | 454 | 3,040 | 17 | 21 |
| 2002 | CLE | 14 | 273 | 443 | 2,842 | 18 | 18 |
| 2003 | CLE | 10 | 120 | 203 | 1,319 | 7 | 6 |
| Career | 62 | 1,025 | 1,712 | 11,131 | 64 | 67 |
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CLE | 15 | 40 | 267 | 1 |
| 2000 | CLE | 7 | 12 | 45 | 0 |
| 2001 | CLE | 16 | 38 | 128 | 0 |
| 2002 | CLE | 14 | 23 | 77 | 0 |
| 2003 | CLE | 10 | 11 | 39 | 1 |
| Career | 62 | 124 | 556 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Tim Couch was the 1st of 13 QBs selected in the 1999 draft. The 1st overall pick has been used 89 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Peyton Manning in 1998, who played 277 games. Kentucky had 2 players drafted in 1999, including Craig Yeast.
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