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Tarvaris Jackson

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A 2nd-round pick (64th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Alabama State; Arkansas, Tarvaris Jackson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2015 with SEA, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Last season's 45.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 40th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His speed stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 7,263 passing yards and 39 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 225#

College

Alabama State; Arkansas

Draft

Rd 2, 64th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2015

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
32.5

8th percentile among QBs · limited sample

4 games · 88 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.69
Total EPA×0.24-0.62
Conversion×0.08-1.38
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.30
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.47
Ball security×0.12-0.83

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed80▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst33▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility10▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size43▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength28▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy27▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security21▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance33▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility77▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency8▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume37▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion5▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015SEA46.1437-8
2014SEA49.31
2013SEA53.83151111
2011SEA45.2153091141081
2010MIN39.63341363
2009MIN53.682011-10
2008MIN55.5710569140
2007MIN50.712191192603
2006MIN32.544752791

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Tarvaris Jackson has played in 57 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: MIN (2006–2010), SEA (2011–2015).

As a passer he has thrown for 7,263 yards and 39 touchdowns with 35 interceptions. He has rushed for 633 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2011 with SEA: 3,091 yards and 14 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 50.7, in the 67th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home2
390
195/g
2
3
54
27/g
1
Away2
85
43/g
0
1
25
13/g
0
In division2
85
43/g
0
1
25
13/g
0
Out of division2
390
195/g
2
3
54
27/g
1
In losses4
475
119/g
2
4
79
20/g
1
On grass2
85
43/g
0
1
25
13/g
0
On turf2
390
195/g
2
3
54
27/g
1
Indoors2
390
195/g
2
3
54
27/g
1
Outdoors2
85
43/g
0
1
25
13/g
0

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13CHI35 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 15NYJ177 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 16GB50 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD25.9
Week 17LAR213 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 34 rush yds, 1 TD31.8

Tarvaris Jackson — common questions

What position does Tarvaris Jackson play?
Tarvaris Jackson is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Tarvaris Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tarvaris Jackson has played for MIN (2006–2010), SEA (2011–2015).
Where did Tarvaris Jackson go to college?
Tarvaris Jackson played college football at Alabama State; Arkansas.
When was Tarvaris Jackson drafted?
Tarvaris Jackson was selected in round 2, 64th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tarvaris Jackson scored?
Tarvaris Jackson has 45 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (39 passing, 6 rushing).
What is Tarvaris Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tarvaris Jackson rated 46.1 for 2015, the 46th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2006

Also from Alabama State; Arkansas