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Rod Gardner

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Rod Gardner came into the league as a 1st-round selection (15th overall) in 2001, drafted out of Clemson. He last played in 2006 with KC, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His 59.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 77th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Size is his calling card, grading in the 80th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 242 catches for 3,165 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 215#

College

Clemson

Draft

Rd 1, 15th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2006

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
55.3

74th percentile among WRs · limited sample

16 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.01
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.13
Total EPA×0.22+0.53
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2003 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed56▶

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.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size80▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share58▶

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

Air-Yards Share58▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006KC40.55217
2005GB416131511
2004WAS58.6167516505
2003WAS55.316462596005
2002WAS59.41617110068
2001WAS42.91616467414

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Rod Gardner has played in 75 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: WAS (2001–2004), GB (2005), KC (2006).

As a passer he has thrown for 46 yards and 2 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 24 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 242 passes for 3,165 yards and 23 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with WAS: 1,006 yards and 8 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 59.4, in the 77th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
35
4.4/g
305
38/g
2
Away8
24
3.0/g
295
37/g
3
In division6
16
2.7/g
136
23/g
2
Out of division10
43
4.3/g
464
46/g
3
In wins5
28
5.6/g
294
59/g
3
In losses11
31
2.8/g
306
28/g
2
On grass12
43
3.6/g
396
33/g
2
On turf4
16
4.0/g
204
51/g
3
Indoors1
9
9.0/g
118
118/g
1
Outdoors15
50
3.3/g
482
32/g
4

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ5 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 2ATL9 rec, 118 yds, 1 TD61.9
Week 3NYG3 rec, 25 yds, 1 TD51
Week 4NE2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD43
Week 5PHI3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 6TB9 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD61.1
Week 7BUF2 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD55.3
Week 9DAL1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 10SEA10 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 8 rec, 81 yds, 1 TD75.9
Week 11CAR2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD40.8
Week 12MIA1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 13NO3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 14NYG4 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD61.8
Week 15DAL3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 16CHI36 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 17PHI2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD33.7

Rod Gardner — common questions

What position does Rod Gardner play?
Rod Gardner is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Rod Gardner played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rod Gardner has played for WAS (2001–2004), GB (2005), KC (2006).
Where did Rod Gardner go to college?
Rod Gardner played college football at Clemson.
When was Rod Gardner drafted?
Rod Gardner was selected in round 1, 15th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rod Gardner scored?
Rod Gardner has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 passing, 23 receiving).
What is Rod Gardner's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rod Gardner rated 40.5 for 2006, the 25th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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