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Jabar Gaffney

WR

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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
54.3

74th percentile among WRs · limited sample

11 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22+0.55
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed24▶

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.

Agility72▶

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

Size57▶

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

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability17▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share47▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012MIA39.23468
2011WAS65.816689475
2010DEN55.516658752
2009DEN63.716547322
2008NE54.311384682
2007NE53.813364495
2006NE44.77111421
2005HOU54.91413554922
2004HOU621430416322
2003HOU51.11413344022
2002HOU38.116391414831

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
24
4.0/g
282
47/g
2
Away5
14
2.8/g
186
37/g
0
In division4
22
5.5/g
261
65/g
2
Out of division7
16
2.3/g
207
30/g
0
In wins6
22
3.7/g
314
52/g
0
In losses5
16
3.2/g
154
31/g
2
On grass3
9
3.0/g
127
42/g
0
On turf8
29
3.6/g
341
43/g
2
Outdoors11
38
3.5/g
468
43/g
2

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3MIA6 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD73.2
Week 5SF3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 6LAC1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD33.5
Week 8LAR1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 9IND1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 10BUF4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD53.8
Week 11NYJ7 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD91
Week 12MIA5 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD71.5
Week 13PIT1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD18.9
Week 14SEA4 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 16ARI5 rec, 90 yds, 0 TD69.3

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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