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Rich Gannon

QB

A 4th-round pick (98th overall) in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Delaware, Rich Gannon has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2004 with LV, capping a 18-season NFL career. He graded out among the best QBs in the league last season — a 89.1 ScoutIndex Rating, the 99th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 17,581 passing yards and 114 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 210#

College

Delaware

Draft

Rd 4, 98th overall (1987)

Seasons

1987–2004

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
52.7

73th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 73 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.73
Total EPA×0.24+0.06
Conversion×0.08+0.17
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.44
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.24

2004 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size33▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength40▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracyno data▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security56▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance41▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility22▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency79▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume38▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion68▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004LV52.73524326
2003LV4571270618
2002LV89.1164689261563
2001LV90.5163828272312
2000LV87.5163430285294
1999LV84.91638402429821-3

Career profile

Rich Gannon has appeared in 74 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, all with LV.

As a passer he has thrown for 17,581 yards and 114 touchdowns with 50 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,258 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2002 with LV: 4,689 yards and 26 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 90.5, in the 99th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
219
110/g
1
0
Away1
305
305/g
2
2
Out of division3
524
175/g
3
2
In wins2
219
110/g
1
0
In losses1
305
305/g
2
2
On grass2
219
110/g
1
0
On turf1
305
305/g
2
2
Outdoors3
524
175/g
3
2

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT305 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT51.3
Week 2BUF209 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD60.7
Week 3TB10 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD44.3

Rich Gannon — common questions

What position does Rich Gannon play?
Rich Gannon is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Rich Gannon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rich Gannon has played for LV (1999–2004).
Where did Rich Gannon go to college?
Rich Gannon played college football at Delaware.
When was Rich Gannon drafted?
Rich Gannon was selected in round 4, 98th overall, of the 1987 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rich Gannon scored?
Rich Gannon has 125 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (114 passing, 11 rushing).
What is Rich Gannon's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rich Gannon rated 52.7 for 2004, the 73rd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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