Drafted 33rd overall in the 2nd round of the 2002 draft, Jabar Gaffney arrived from Florida. His most recent season came in 2012 with MIA, capping a 11-season NFL career. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 65.8 ScoutIndex Rating, the 85th percentile at the position. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 447 catches for 5,690 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 200#
College
Florida
Draft
Rd 2, 33rd overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2012
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology78th percentile among WRs · limited sample
14 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed28▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility70▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size65▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Jabar Gaffney has appeared in 140 regular-season games across 11 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: HOU (2002–2005), NE (2006–2008), DEN (2009–2010), WAS (2011), MIA (2012).
As a passer he has thrown for 39 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 56 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 447 passes for 5,690 yards and 24 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with WAS: 947 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 65.8, in the 85th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game39, 1 TD vs CLE, 2002 Week 7
- Most rushing yards in a game15 vs JAX, 2004 Week 8
- Most receiving yards in a game213 on 14 catches vs KC, 2009 Week 17
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 16 2.7/g | 217 36/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 25 3.1/g | 415 52/g | 2 |
| In division | 4 | 16 4.0/g | 253 63/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 25 2.5/g | 379 38/g | 1 |
| In wins | 6 | 22 3.7/g | 378 63/g | 2 |
| In losses | 8 | 19 2.4/g | 254 32/g | 0 |
| On grass | 11 | 35 3.2/g | 545 50/g | 2 |
| On turf | 3 | 6 2.0/g | 87 29/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 5 | 9 1.8/g | 117 23/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 32 3.6/g | 515 57/g | 2 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | LAC | 4 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 58.3 |
| Week 2 | DET | 1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 40.8 |
| Week 3 | KC | 1 rec, 9 yds, 1 TD | 45.8 |
| Week 4 | LV | 4 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD | 58.1 |
| Week 5 | MIN | 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 42.2 |
| Week 6 | TEN | 5 rec, 85 yds, 1 TD | 79.8 |
| Week 8 | JAX | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD | 62.6 |
| Week 9 | DEN | 6 rec, 86 yds, 0 TD | 70.8 |
| Week 10 | IND | 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 59.3 |
| Week 11 | GB | 15 rush yds, 0 TD | 38.7 |
| Week 13 | NYJ | 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD | 48.1 |
| Week 15 | CHI | 4 rec, 109 yds, 0 TD | 73.6 |
| Week 16 | JAX | 3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 56.5 |
| Week 17 | CLE | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 39.1 |
Jabar Gaffney — common questions
- What position does Jabar Gaffney play?
- Jabar Gaffney is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Jabar Gaffney played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jabar Gaffney has played for HOU (2002–2005), NE (2006–2008), DEN (2009–2010), WAS (2011), MIA (2012).
- Where did Jabar Gaffney go to college?
- Jabar Gaffney played college football at Florida.
- When was Jabar Gaffney drafted?
- Jabar Gaffney was selected in round 2, 33rd overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jabar Gaffney scored?
- Jabar Gaffney has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 24 receiving).
- What is Jabar Gaffney's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jabar Gaffney rated 39.2 for 2012, the 20th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Ryan TannehillQB · 2012
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- Lamar MillerRB · 2012
- Charles ClayTE · 2012
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- Josh ReedWR · pick 36
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- Raonall SmithLB · pick 38
- Toniu FonotiG · pick 39
- Mike PearsonOT · pick 40
- Lamont ThompsonDB · pick 41
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