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. Few match his volume, which grades in the 91st percentile. 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
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology85th percentile among WRs
16 games · 115 targets
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed23▶
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.
Agility77▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size60▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands72▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat85▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability1▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share81▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share80▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency76▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume91▶
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
2011 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 33 4.1/g | 495 62/g | 5 |
| Away | 8 | 35 4.4/g | 452 57/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 27 4.5/g | 397 66/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 10 | 41 4.1/g | 550 55/g | 3 |
| In wins | 5 | 23 4.6/g | 335 67/g | 1 |
| In losses | 11 | 45 4.1/g | 612 56/g | 4 |
| On grass | 11 | 44 4.0/g | 628 57/g | 5 |
| On turf | 5 | 24 4.8/g | 319 64/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 13 4.3/g | 162 54/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 55 4.2/g | 785 60/g | 5 |
2011 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NYG | 3 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD | 55.5 |
| Week 2 | ARI | 5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 52.7 |
| Week 3 | DAL | 5 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD | 58.8 |
| Week 4 | LAR | 4 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 78 |
| Week 6 | PHI | 2 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 23.1 |
| Week 7 | CAR | 4 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD | 57 |
| Week 8 | BUF | 4 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 45 |
| Week 9 | SF | 4 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD | 65 |
| Week 10 | MIA | 3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD | 38.7 |
| Week 11 | DAL | 7 rec, 115 yds, 1 TD | 85 |
| Week 12 | SEA | 5 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD | 53.1 |
| Week 13 | NYJ | — | 29.1 |
| Week 14 | NE | 6 rec, 92 yds, 1 TD | 73.1 |
| Week 15 | NYG | 6 rec, 85 yds, 0 TD | 83.8 |
| Week 16 | MIN | 6 rec, 77 yds, 1 TD | 78.8 |
| Week 17 | PHI | 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 25.9 |
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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- 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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