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 81st 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology75th percentile among WRs · limited sample
16 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed55▶
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).
Size81▶
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 Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game36, 1 TD vs CHI, 2003 Week 16
- Most rushing yards in a game16 vs PHI, 2001 Week 14
- Most receiving yards in a game208 on 6 catches, 1 TD vs CAR, 2001 Week 6
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 27 3.4/g | 357 45/g | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 24 3.0/g | 293 37/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 28 4.7/g | 351 59/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 10 | 23 2.3/g | 299 30/g | 3 |
| In wins | 6 | 15 2.5/g | 228 38/g | 1 |
| In losses | 10 | 36 3.6/g | 422 42/g | 4 |
| On grass | 12 | 42 3.5/g | 542 45/g | 5 |
| On turf | 4 | 9 2.3/g | 108 27/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 51 3.4/g | 650 43/g | 5 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | TB | 4 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD | 62.7 |
| Week 2 | NYG | 3 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD | 63.5 |
| Week 3 | DAL | 10 rec, 167 yds, 2 TD | 76.9 |
| Week 4 | CLE | 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 40.2 |
| Week 5 | BAL | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 42.2 |
| Week 6 | CHI | 2 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD | 46.4 |
| Week 8 | GB | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 41 yds, 2 TD | 61 |
| Week 9 | DET | -10 rush yds, 0 TD | 35.9 |
| Week 10 | CIN | 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 41.7 |
| Week 11 | PHI | 4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD | 46.7 |
| Week 12 | PIT | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 13 | NYG | 2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 46.2 |
| Week 14 | PHI | 4 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 38 |
| Week 15 | SF | 11 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 111 yds, 0 TD | 76.3 |
| Week 16 | DAL | 5 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 46.9 |
| Week 17 | MIN | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 44.4 |
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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