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 mobility stands out most — the 96th 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
2007 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology67th percentile among QBs
12 games · 313 dropbacks
2007 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed84▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst39▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility21▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size39▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength86▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy57▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security14▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance46▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility96▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency69▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume73▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion38▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game323 vs CIN, 2011 Week 8
- Most rushing yards in a game76 vs ATL, 2008 Week 16
2007 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 1,070 178/g | 4 | 8 | 137 23/g | 2 |
| Away | 6 | 841 140/g | 5 | 4 | 123 21/g | 1 |
| In division | 4 | 755 189/g | 3 | 8 | 61 15/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 8 | 1,156 145/g | 6 | 4 | 199 25/g | 2 |
| In wins | 8 | 1,278 160/g | 6 | 6 | 144 18/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 633 158/g | 3 | 6 | 116 29/g | 3 |
| On grass | 3 | 474 158/g | 4 | 0 | 49 16/g | 0 |
| On turf | 9 | 1,437 160/g | 5 | 12 | 211 23/g | 3 |
| Indoors | 7 | 1,236 177/g | 4 | 12 | 153 22/g | 3 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 675 135/g | 5 | 0 | 107 21/g | 0 |
2007 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | ATL | 163 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.6 |
| Week 2 | DET | 166 pass yds, 0 TD, 4 INT · 16 rush yds, 1 TD | 25.3 |
| Week 6 | CHI | 136 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 48 |
| Week 7 | DAL | 72 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD | 35.5 |
| Week 9 | LAC | 63 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.1 |
| Week 11 | LV | 171 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 19 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.2 |
| Week 12 | NYG | 129 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 38 rush yds, 0 TD | 64.9 |
| Week 13 | DET | 204 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD | 71.8 |
| Week 14 | SF | 163 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD | 58.9 |
| Week 15 | CHI | 249 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD | 35.1 |
| Week 16 | WAS | 220 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 44 rush yds, 2 TD | 50.7 |
| Week 17 | DEN | 175 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 36 rush yds, 0 TD | 58.4 |
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
- Russell WilsonQB · 2015
- Doug BaldwinWR · 2015
- Thomas RawlsRB · 2015
- Jermaine KearseWR · 2015
- Tyler LockettWR · 2015
- Jimmy GrahamTE · 2015
- Marshawn LynchRB · 2015
- Fred JacksonRB · 2015
Drafted in round 2, 2006
- DeMeco RyansILB · pick 33
- D'Qwell JacksonILB · pick 34
- Rocky McIntoshLB · pick 35
- Chad JacksonWR · pick 36
- Jimmy WilliamsFS · pick 37
- Thomas HowardLB · pick 38
- Winston JusticeOT · pick 39
- Daniel BullocksS · pick 40
Also from Alabama State; Arkansas
- Michael CoeCB · 2007–2012