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Michael Gaines

TE

Drafted 232nd overall in the 7th round of the 2004 draft, Michael Gaines arrived from UCF. His most recent season came in 2009 with CLE, capping a 6-season NFL career. Few match his air-yards share, which grades in the 84th percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 84 catches for 869 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 267#

College

UCF

Draft

Rd 7, 232nd overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2009

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46.6

54th percentile among TEs · limited sample

12 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22-0.37
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed0▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst21▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility30▶

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

Size38▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat52▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability26▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share84▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume47▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009CLE49.975591
2008DET46.612232601
2007BUF49.815252152
2006CAR46.11115146
2005CAR48.87121552
2004CAR42.73434

Career profile

Michael Gaines has appeared in 55 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: CAR (2004–2006), BUF (2007), DET (2008), CLE (2009).

As a receiver he has caught 84 passes for 869 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with DET: 260 yards and 1 touchdown in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
6
1.2/g
75
15/g
1
Away7
17
2.4/g
185
26/g
0
In division3
9
3.0/g
115
38/g
0
Out of division9
14
1.6/g
145
16/g
1
In losses12
23
1.9/g
260
22/g
1
On grass4
11
2.8/g
111
28/g
0
On turf8
12
1.5/g
149
19/g
1
Indoors8
12
1.5/g
149
19/g
1
Outdoors4
11
2.8/g
111
28/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD34.7
Week 3SF1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 6MIN2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 7HOU2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 8WAS2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 9CHI6 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD48
Week 10JAX2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD32.3
Week 11CAR2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD17.5
Week 12TB—36.4
Week 13TEN1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD49.2
Week 14MIN1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 15IND2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD59.6

Michael Gaines — common questions

What position does Michael Gaines play?
Michael Gaines is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Michael Gaines played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Gaines has played for CAR (2004–2006), BUF (2007), DET (2008), CLE (2009).
Where did Michael Gaines go to college?
Michael Gaines played college football at UCF.
When was Michael Gaines drafted?
Michael Gaines was selected in round 7, 232nd overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Gaines scored?
Michael Gaines has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 receiving).
What is Michael Gaines's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Gaines rated 49.9 for 2009, the 64th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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