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. His efficiency stands out most — the 98th 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
1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology98th percentile among QBs
16 games · 564 dropbacks
1999 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size38▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength27▶
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 Security82▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance15▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility95▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency98▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume96▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion98▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game403, 1 TD vs PIT, 2002 Week 2
- Most rushing yards in a game85, 1 TD vs SF, 2000 Week 6
1999 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 1,905 238/g | 14 | 7 | 185 23/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 1,935 242/g | 10 | 7 | 113 14/g | 1 |
| In division | 8 | 2,019 252/g | 17 | 10 | 112 14/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 8 | 1,821 228/g | 7 | 4 | 186 23/g | 1 |
| In wins | 8 | 2,022 253/g | 15 | 4 | 217 27/g | 1 |
| In losses | 8 | 1,818 227/g | 9 | 10 | 81 10/g | 1 |
| On grass | 13 | 3,217 247/g | 21 | 13 | 215 17/g | 1 |
| On turf | 3 | 623 208/g | 3 | 1 | 83 28/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 2 | 468 234/g | 3 | 1 | 61 31/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 3,372 241/g | 21 | 13 | 237 17/g | 1 |
1999 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | GB | 227 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 56.3 |
| Week 2 | MIN | 248 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 48 rush yds, 1 TD | 71.7 |
| Week 3 | CHI | 295 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 47 rush yds, 0 TD | 72.5 |
| Week 4 | SEA | 220 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 13 rush yds, 0 TD | 62 |
| Week 5 | DEN | 248 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD | 39 |
| Week 6 | BUF | 155 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD | 65 |
| Week 7 | NYJ | 352 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 60 rush yds, 0 TD | 71.3 |
| Week 8 | MIA | 130 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 30.2 |
| Week 10 | LAC | 254 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 43 rush yds, 0 TD | 83.7 |
| Week 11 | DEN | 222 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.3 |
| Week 12 | KC | 232 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 30 rush yds, 1 TD | 45.3 |
| Week 13 | SEA | 253 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD | 72.6 |
| Week 14 | TEN | 273 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 61.3 |
| Week 15 | TB | 141 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 58.6 |
| Week 16 | LAC | 266 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD | 66.5 |
| Week 17 | KC | 324 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT | 50.5 |
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.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Kerry CollinsQB · 2004
- Jerry PorterWR · 2004
- Amos ZereoueRB · 2004
- Ronald CurryWR · 2004
- Doug GabrielWR · 2004
- Tyrone WheatleyRB · 2004
- J.R. RedmondRB · 2004
- Zack CrockettRB · 2004
Drafted in round 4, 1987
- Cris CarterWR · pick 3
- Don GrahamLB · pick 84
- Randy DixonG · pick 85
- Ron HallTE · pick 87
- Mark VlasicQB · pick 88
- Lorenzo FreemanDT · pick 89
- Rod SaddlerDT · pick 90
- Doug BartlettLB · pick 91
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