Pro Football Journal has a season in review written by Nick Webster about "More Stats You Need to Know - QB Hits, 2015". The article reveals a direct effect on QB hits, without accounting for sacks. The big number it identifies is the completion rate difference between is about 20% lower when a QB is hit. Also, QB hits induce more interceptions by 181% more than when not hit. That article is a great read and I encourage you to have a peek.
The site ranks the top 18 players who have had QB hits. Here are some notable names:
| Pro Football Journal | ||||||
| 2015 QB Hits (sans Sacks) | ||||||
| Rank | Player | Team | QB Hit | Sacks | Total QB Pressures | |
| 1 | JJ Watt | Houston | 32 | 17. | ||