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 97th 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
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology70th percentile among QBs
7 games · 164 dropbacks
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed83▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst51▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility22▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size36▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength78▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy68▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security92▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance11▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility97▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency70▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume53▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion43▶
(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
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 602 201/g | 3 | 1 | 73 24/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 454 114/g | 6 | 1 | 67 17/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 283 142/g | 2 | 1 | 64 32/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 5 | 773 155/g | 7 | 1 | 76 15/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 507 169/g | 6 | 1 | -2 -1/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 549 137/g | 3 | 1 | 142 36/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 349 116/g | 5 | 1 | 68 23/g | 0 |
| On turf | 4 | 707 177/g | 4 | 1 | 72 18/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 4 | 707 177/g | 4 | 1 | 72 18/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 3 | 349 116/g | 5 | 1 | 68 23/g | 0 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PHI | 164 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | GB | 178 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 65 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.2 |
| Week 2 | IND | 130 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 34.4 |
| Week 4 | TEN | 8 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 44.7 |
| Week 14 | DET | 105 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 61.2 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 163 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 68.8 |
| Week 16 | ATL | 233 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 76 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.7 |
| Week 17 | NYG | 239 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -4 rush yds, 0 TD | 46.9 |
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