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
2007 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology67th percentile among WRs · limited sample
13 games · 0 targets
2007 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed21▶
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.
Agility71▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size59▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands51▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability25▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share10▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume49▶
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
2007 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 28 3.5/g | 364 46/g | 4 |
| Away | 5 | 8 1.6/g | 85 17/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 14 2.3/g | 166 28/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 7 | 22 3.1/g | 283 40/g | 3 |
| In wins | 13 | 36 2.8/g | 449 35/g | 5 |
| On grass | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 12 12/g | 0 |
| On turf | 12 | 35 2.9/g | 437 36/g | 5 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 36 2.8/g | 449 35/g | 5 |
2007 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | JAX | 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | LAC | 1 rec, 12 yds, 1 TD | — |
| Week 1 | NYJ | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 40.7 |
| Week 2 | LAC | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 37.8 |
| Week 3 | BUF | 2 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD | 49.1 |
| Week 5 | CLE | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 37.9 |
| Week 6 | DAL | 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 45 |
| Week 7 | MIA | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 44.4 |
| Week 8 | WAS | 4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 55.2 |
| Week 11 | BUF | 3 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD | 56 |
| Week 12 | PHI | 6 rec, 87 yds, 1 TD | 73.5 |
| Week 13 | BAL | 1 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD | 46.1 |
| Week 14 | PIT | 7 rec, 122 yds, 1 TD | 72.2 |
| Week 15 | NYJ | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 36.7 |
| Week 16 | MIA | 5 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD | 76.5 |
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
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- Toniu FonotiG · pick 39
- Mike PearsonOT · pick 40
- Lamont ThompsonDB · pick 41
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