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Blaine Gabbert

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A 1st-round pick (10th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Missouri, Blaine Gabbert has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2023 with KC, a career spanning 13 NFL seasons. Last season's 38.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 19th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His mobility stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,487 passing yards and 51 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 235#

College

Missouri

Draft

Rd 1, 10th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2023

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
34.1

11th percentile among QBs

6 games · 171 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.40
Total EPA×0.24-0.74
Conversion×0.08-0.60
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.96
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.56
Ball security×0.12-0.93

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed85▶

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

Burst80▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility68▶

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

Size80▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength56▶

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

Accuracy7▶

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

Ball Security13▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance35▶

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

Efficiency13▶

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

Volume51▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion25▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023KC35218545
2022TB50.91291
2021TB42.4667-7
2020TB45.84143216
2018TEN35.886264
2017ARI27.651086682
2016SF34.16925517321-16
2015SF38.682031101851
2014SF51.513815
2013JAX15.53481132
2012JAX34.8101662956
2011JAX201522141298

Career profile

Across 12 NFL seasons on file, Blaine Gabbert has played in 69 regular-season games, playing for 6 teams: JAX (2011–2013), SF (2014–2016), ARI (2017), TEN (2018), TB (2020–2022), KC (2023).

As a passer he has thrown for 9,487 yards and 51 touchdowns with 50 interceptions. He has rushed for 685 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2011 with JAX: 2,214 yards and 12 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2015: a 38.6, in the 19th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home3
528
176/g
3
3
140
47/g
1
Away3
397
132/g
2
3
33
11/g
1
In division3
451
150/g
2
3
135
45/g
1
Out of division3
474
158/g
3
3
38
13/g
1
In wins1
170
170/g
1
0
43
43/g
0
In losses5
755
151/g
4
6
130
26/g
2
On grass5
806
161/g
5
5
151
30/g
2
On turf1
119
119/g
0
1
22
22/g
0
Outdoors6
925
154/g
5
6
173
29/g
2

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR170 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 43 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -16 yds, 0 TD51
Week 2CAR243 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 10 rush yds, 1 TD36.5
Week 3SEA119 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD35
Week 4DAL196 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 27 rush yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 5ARI162 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 70 rush yds, 1 TD30.1
Week 13CHI35 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD41.1

Blaine Gabbert — common questions

What position does Blaine Gabbert play?
Blaine Gabbert is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Blaine Gabbert played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Blaine Gabbert has played for JAX (2011–2013), SF (2014–2016), ARI (2017), TEN (2018), TB (2020–2022), KC (2023).
Where did Blaine Gabbert go to college?
Blaine Gabbert played college football at Missouri.
When was Blaine Gabbert drafted?
Blaine Gabbert was selected in round 1, 10th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Blaine Gabbert scored?
Blaine Gabbert has 54 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (51 passing, 3 rushing).
What is Blaine Gabbert's ScoutIndex Rating?
Blaine Gabbert rated 35.0 for 2023, the 15th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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