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Gardner Minshew

QB

Gardner Minshew came into the league as a 6th-round selection (178th overall) in 2019, drafted out of Washington State. Now with ARI, he's in his 8th NFL season. Last season's 33.4 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 9th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Volume is his calling card, grading in the 81st percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11,987 passing yards and 68 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 225#

College

Washington State

Draft

Rd 6, 178th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
50.1

62th percentile among QBs

16 games · 524 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.27
Total EPA×0.24-0.18
Conversion×0.08-0.72
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.06
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.15
Ball security×0.12+0.81

Week 1 projection · @ LAC

Methodology
Pass yds126.7 (58.5–194.9)47% 130.5+
Pass yds126.7 (58.5–194.9)47% 130.5+
Pass yds126.7 (58.5–194.9)47% 130.5+
Pass yds126.7 (58.5–194.9)47% 130.5+
Pass yds126.7 (58.5–194.9)47% 130.5+
Pass yds126.7 (58.5–194.9)47% 130.5+
Pass TD0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
Pass TD0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
Pass TD0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
Pass TD0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
Pass TD0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
Pass TD0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
INT0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rush yds29.4 (8.7–50.1)47% 30.5+
Rush yds29.4 (8.7–50.1)47% 30.5+
Rush yds29.4 (8.7–50.1)47% 30.5+
Rush yds29.4 (8.7–50.1)47% 30.5+
Rush yds29.4 (8.7–50.1)47% 30.5+
Rush yds29.4 (8.7–50.1)47% 30.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

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

Burst64▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility20▶

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

Size41▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength23▶

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

Accuracy10▶

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

Ball Security73▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance65▶

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

Mobility44▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume81▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion20▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025KC41.84372
2024LV33.4102013958
2023IND50.1163305151003
2022PHI47.15663331
2021PHI57.63439421
2020JAX56.8922591615311
2019JAX46.214327121344

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Gardner Minshew has played in 61 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: JAX (2019–2020), PHI (2021–2022), IND (2023), LV (2024), KC (2025).

As a passer he has thrown for 11,987 yards and 68 touchdowns with 35 interceptions. He has rushed for 681 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2023 with IND: 3,305 yards and 15 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 56.8, in the 73rd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,504
188/g
8
3
51
6/g
3
Away8
1,801
225/g
7
6
49
6/g
0
In division6
1,108
185/g
4
3
19
3/g
0
Out of division10
2,197
220/g
11
6
81
8/g
3
In wins9
1,876
208/g
9
2
19
2/g
1
In losses7
1,429
204/g
6
7
81
12/g
2
On grass5
1,189
238/g
5
4
10
2/g
0
On turf11
2,116
192/g
10
5
90
8/g
3
Indoors7
1,245
178/g
6
3
52
7/g
1
Outdoors9
2,060
229/g
9
6
48
5/g
2

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX—40.1
Week 2HOU171 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD58.3
Week 3BAL227 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT41.4
Week 5TEN155 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 6JAX329 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 7CLE305 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 29 rush yds, 2 TD52.8
Week 8NO213 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD45.8
Week 9CAR127 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 10NE194 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 12TB251 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 1 TD45.8
Week 13TEN312 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 14CIN240 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD59.5
Week 15PIT215 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT48.9
Week 16ATL201 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 17LV224 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD63.4
Week 18HOU141 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD45.1

Gardner Minshew — common questions

What position does Gardner Minshew play?
Gardner Minshew is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Gardner Minshew played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gardner Minshew has played for JAX (2019–2020), PHI (2021–2022), IND (2023), LV (2024), KC (2025).
Where did Gardner Minshew go to college?
Gardner Minshew played college football at Washington State.
When was Gardner Minshew drafted?
Gardner Minshew was selected in round 6, 178th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Gardner Minshew scored?
Gardner Minshew has 73 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (68 passing, 5 rushing).
What is Gardner Minshew's ScoutIndex Rating?
Gardner Minshew rated 41.8 for 2025, the 26th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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