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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. 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

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
33.4

9th percentile among QBs

10 games · 335 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.41
Total EPA×0.24-1.25
Conversion×0.08-0.10
Dropback EPA×0.34-1.42
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.06
Ball security×0.12-1.28

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.

2024 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed6▶

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

Burst63▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility26▶

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

Size37▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength4▶

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

Accuracy40▶

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

Ball Security12▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance22▶

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

Mobility27▶

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

Impact

Efficiency6▶

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

Volume67▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion46▶

(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)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home4
783
196/g
4
2
Away6
1,230
205/g
5
8
In division4
833
208/g
5
4
Out of division6
1,180
197/g
4
6
In wins2
406
203/g
1
1
In losses8
1,607
201/g
8
9
On grass7
1,478
211/g
8
6
On turf3
535
178/g
1
4
Indoors6
1,194
199/g
5
6
Outdoors4
819
205/g
4
4

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC257 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 2BAL276 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD57.1
Week 3CAR214 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD39.2
Week 4CLE130 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 5DEN137 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD35.8
Week 7LAR154 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD15.6
Week 8KC209 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD58.9
Week 9CIN124 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT40.1
Week 11MIA282 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 12DEN230 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD21.3

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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