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 accuracy stands out most — the 84th 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
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology40th percentile among QBs
15 games · 492 dropbacks
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed73▶
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.
Agility17▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size38▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength64▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy84▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security52▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance16▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility8▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency19▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume77▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion7▶
(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
2011 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 1,751 219/g | 8 | 5 | 52 7/g | 1 |
| Away | 7 | 1,340 191/g | 6 | 8 | 56 8/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 1,125 188/g | 6 | 5 | 53 9/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 9 | 1,966 218/g | 8 | 8 | 55 6/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 1,343 192/g | 5 | 4 | 56 8/g | 1 |
| In losses | 8 | 1,748 219/g | 9 | 9 | 52 7/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 805 201/g | 4 | 2 | 26 7/g | 0 |
| On turf | 11 | 2,286 208/g | 10 | 11 | 82 7/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 591 197/g | 2 | 6 | 16 5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 2,500 208/g | 12 | 7 | 92 8/g | 1 |
2011 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | SF | 197 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD | 36.7 |
| Week 2 | PIT | 159 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD | 37.5 |
| Week 3 | ARI | 171 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 1 TD | 40.5 |
| Week 4 | ATL | 319 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD | 61.5 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 166 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.2 |
| Week 8 | CIN | 323 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.2 |
| Week 9 | DAL | 221 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 32.5 |
| Week 10 | BAL | 217 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 59.1 |
| Week 11 | LAR | 148 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD | 33.8 |
| Week 12 | WAS | 144 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | 36.4 |
| Week 13 | PHI | 190 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 56.6 |
| Week 14 | LAR | 224 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 60 |
| Week 15 | CHI | 227 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.7 |
| Week 16 | SF | 163 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 41 |
| Week 17 | ARI | 222 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 37.5 |
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