A 4th-round pick (108th overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of East Carolina, David Garrard has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2013 with NYJ, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. His 60.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 84th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. His accuracy stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 16,003 passing yards and 89 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 236#
College
East Carolina
Draft
Rd 4, 108th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2013
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology84th percentile among QBs
14 games · 398 dropbacks
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed46▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst73▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agility34▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size46▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength56▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy92▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security11▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance11▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility88▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency84▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume71▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion78▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 9 NFL seasons on file, David Garrard has played in 84 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: TEN (2002), JAX (2003–2010).
As a passer he has thrown for 16,003 yards and 89 touchdowns with 54 interceptions. He has rushed for 1,747 yards and 17 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2008 with JAX: 3,620 yards and 15 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 84.7, in the 96th percentile among QBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game342, 2 TD vs HOU, 2010 Week 10
- Most rushing yards in a game71, 2 TD vs TEN, 2002 Week 6
2010 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 1,541 193/g | 13 | 8 | 192 24/g | 2 |
| Away | 6 | 1,193 199/g | 10 | 7 | 78 13/g | 3 |
| In division | 5 | 974 195/g | 6 | 2 | 106 21/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 9 | 1,760 196/g | 17 | 13 | 164 18/g | 3 |
| In wins | 8 | 1,652 207/g | 19 | 5 | 160 20/g | 3 |
| In losses | 6 | 1,082 180/g | 4 | 10 | 110 18/g | 2 |
| On grass | 10 | 1,840 184/g | 14 | 12 | 210 21/g | 3 |
| On turf | 4 | 894 224/g | 9 | 3 | 60 15/g | 2 |
| Indoors | 2 | 554 277/g | 6 | 1 | 10 5/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 2,180 182/g | 17 | 14 | 260 22/g | 4 |
2010 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | DEN | 170 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD | 64.1 |
| Week 2 | LAC | 173 pass yds, 1 TD, 4 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 43.4 |
| Week 3 | PHI | 105 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD | 12.5 |
| Week 4 | IND | 163 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 44 rush yds, 1 TD | 74.8 |
| Week 5 | BUF | 178 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 66.2 |
| Week 6 | TEN | 49 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 30.9 |
| Week 8 | DAL | 260 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 1 TD | 84.9 |
| Week 10 | HOU | 342 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 35 rush yds, 0 TD | 76.3 |
| Week 11 | CLE | 254 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 31.3 |
| Week 12 | NYG | 162 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 41 rush yds, 1 TD | 44.5 |
| Week 13 | TEN | 126 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 19 rush yds, 1 TD | 55.5 |
| Week 14 | LV | 159 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 32 rush yds, 0 TD | 55.1 |
| Week 15 | IND | 294 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD | 49.8 |
| Week 16 | WAS | 299 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 39 rush yds, 1 TD | 45.6 |
David Garrard — common questions
- What position does David Garrard play?
- David Garrard is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has David Garrard played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Garrard has played for TEN (2002), JAX (2003–2010).
- Where did David Garrard go to college?
- David Garrard played college football at East Carolina.
- When was David Garrard drafted?
- David Garrard was selected in round 4, 108th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has David Garrard scored?
- David Garrard has 106 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (89 passing, 17 rushing).
- What is David Garrard's ScoutIndex Rating?
- David Garrard rated 60.3 for 2010, the 84th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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