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
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology69th percentile among WRs · limited sample
14 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed25▶
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.
Agility65▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size63▶
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 Shareno data▶
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
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 28 4.0/g | 232 33/g | 1 |
| Away | 7 | 27 3.9/g | 260 37/g | 1 |
| In division | 5 | 10 2.0/g | 86 17/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 9 | 45 5.0/g | 406 45/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 10 5.0/g | 103 52/g | 0 |
| In losses | 12 | 45 3.8/g | 389 32/g | 2 |
| On grass | 10 | 31 3.1/g | 248 25/g | 1 |
| On turf | 4 | 24 6.0/g | 244 61/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 4 | 13 3.3/g | 117 29/g | 2 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 42 4.2/g | 375 38/g | 0 |
2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | PIT | 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 44.6 |
| Week 4 | CIN | 6 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD | 60.9 |
| Week 5 | TEN | 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 45.2 |
| Week 6 | SEA | 10 rec, 87 yds, 0 TD | 75.6 |
| Week 7 | IND | 4 rec, 25 yds, 1 TD | 46.7 |
| Week 8 | CLE | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD | 58.7 |
| Week 9 | JAX | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 38.5 |
| Week 10 | IND | 2 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD | 54.7 |
| Week 11 | KC | 5 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD | 49.8 |
| Week 12 | LAR | -3 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD | 50.1 |
| Week 13 | BAL | 6 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 53 |
| Week 14 | TEN | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 32.8 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 51.4 |
| Week 17 | SF | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 38.3 |
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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- Toniu FonotiG · pick 39
- Mike PearsonOT · pick 40
- Lamont ThompsonDB · pick 41
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