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Talman Gardner

WR

A 7th-round pick (231st overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Florida State, Talman Gardner has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2004 with NO, capping a 2-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4 catches for 52 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 210#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 7, 231st overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2004

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
36.2

21th percentile among WRs · limited sample

7 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.07
Total EPA×0.22-0.93
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed70▶

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

Burst30▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility0▶

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

Size71▶

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)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004NO36.27123
2003NO40.13329

Career profile

Talman Gardner has appeared in 10 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with NO.

As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 52 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with NO: 29 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2SF—36.3
Week 3LAR1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 10KC—37.7
Week 11DEN—38.7
Week 12ATL—36
Week 13CAR—37.2
Week 17CAR—35.7

Talman Gardner — common questions

What position does Talman Gardner play?
Talman Gardner is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Talman Gardner played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Talman Gardner has played for NO (2003–2004).
Where did Talman Gardner go to college?
Talman Gardner played college football at Florida State.
When was Talman Gardner drafted?
Talman Gardner was selected in round 7, 231st overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Talman Gardner scored?
Talman Gardner has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Talman Gardner's ScoutIndex Rating?
Talman Gardner rated 36.2 for 2004, the 21st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2003

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