Charlie Garner came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (42nd overall) in 1994, drafted out of Tennessee; Scottsdale CC. He last played in 2004 with TB, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 67.4 (92nd percentile). Receiving is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,836 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 190#
College
Tennessee; Scottsdale CC
Draft
Rd 2, 42nd overall (1994)
Seasons
1994–2004
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology95th percentile among RBs
16 games · 326 touches
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size9▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency85▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry90▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion43▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving98▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security25▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume92▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency92▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Charlie Garner has played in 81 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: SF (1999–2000), LV (2001–2003), TB (2004).
He has rushed for 4,836 yards and 22 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 344 passes for 3,149 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with SF: 1,229 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 99.0, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game201, 1 TD vs DAL, 2000 Week 4
- Most receiving yards in a game112 on 8 catches, 1 TD vs TEN, 2003 Week 1
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 541 68/g | 4 | 36 4.5/g | 275 34/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 601 75/g | 3 | 32 4.0/g | 372 47/g | 2 |
| In division | 8 | 495 62/g | 2 | 36 4.5/g | 380 48/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 8 | 647 81/g | 5 | 32 4.0/g | 267 33/g | 2 |
| In wins | 6 | 510 85/g | 5 | 24 4.0/g | 194 32/g | 0 |
| In losses | 10 | 632 63/g | 2 | 44 4.4/g | 453 45/g | 3 |
| On grass | 12 | 743 62/g | 5 | 56 4.7/g | 522 44/g | 2 |
| On turf | 4 | 399 100/g | 2 | 12 3.0/g | 125 31/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 198 66/g | 1 | 9 3.0/g | 91 30/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 944 73/g | 6 | 59 4.5/g | 556 43/g | 2 |
2000 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | ATL | 62 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD | 68.9 |
| Week 2 | CAR | 73 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 65.4 |
| Week 3 | LAR | 87 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD | 85.6 |
| Week 4 | DAL | 201 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 5 | ARI | 77 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 56.8 |
| Week 6 | LV | 109 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD | 20.3 |
| Week 7 | GB | 84 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 92 yds, 1 TD | 83.9 |
| Week 8 | CAR | 87 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 112 yds, 0 TD | 95.8 |
| Week 9 | LAR | 28 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 10 | NO | 49 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 42.1 |
| Week 11 | KC | 102 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 67.1 |
| Week 12 | ATL | 59 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 76 yds, 0 TD | 54.7 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 28 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 34 |
| Week 15 | NO | 50 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD | 26.9 |
| Week 16 | CHI | 43 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 41.9 |
| Week 17 | DEN | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 24.7 |
Charlie Garner — common questions
- What position does Charlie Garner play?
- Charlie Garner is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Charlie Garner played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Charlie Garner has played for SF (1999–2000), LV (2001–2003), TB (2004).
- Where did Charlie Garner go to college?
- Charlie Garner played college football at Tennessee; Scottsdale CC.
- When was Charlie Garner drafted?
- Charlie Garner was selected in round 2, 42nd overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Charlie Garner scored?
- Charlie Garner has 34 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (22 rushing, 12 receiving).
- What is Charlie Garner's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Charlie Garner rated 40.2 for 2004, the 19th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Brian GrieseQB · 2004
- Michael PittmanRB · 2004
- Michael ClaytonWR · 2004
- Brad JohnsonQB · 2004
- Chris SimmsQB · 2004
- Joey GallowayWR · 2004
- Mike AlstottFB · 2004
- Ken DilgerTE · 2004
Drafted in round 2, 1994
- Darnay ScottWR · pick 30
- Tre' JohnsonG · pick 31
- Eric MahlumG · pick 32
- Isaac BruceWR · pick 33
- Errict RhettRB · pick 34
- Kevin LeeWR · pick 35
- Kevin MawaeC · pick 36
- Bruce WalkerNT · pick 37