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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. 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.9

64th percentile among TEs · limited sample

7 games · 9 targets

Role×0.14-0.83
Hands×0.1+0.20
Volume×0.12-0.71
Total EPA×0.22-0.05
EPA/target×0.3+0.60
Yards/target×0.12+0.06

2009 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.

Burst25▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility33▶

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

Size39▶

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

Receiving

Hands37▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat33▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share24▶

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

Air-Yards Share24▶

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

Impact

Efficiency76▶

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

Volume29▶

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
3
1.0/g
54
18/g
0
Away4
2
0.5/g
5
1/g
1
In division1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division6
5
0.8/g
59
10/g
1
In wins3
1
0.3/g
24
8/g
0
In losses4
4
1.0/g
35
9/g
1
On grass5
3
0.6/g
54
11/g
0
On turf2
2
1.0/g
5
3/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
5
5/g
1
Outdoors6
3
0.5/g
54
9/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7GB2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 8CHI—40.8
Week 11DET2 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD52.8
Week 12CIN—40.4
Week 15KC—40.8
Week 16LV1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD57.1
Week 17JAX—41.8

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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Drafted in round 7, 2004

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