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David Garrard

QB

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 mobility stands out most — the 99th 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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
63.3

84th percentile among QBs

16 games · 577 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.57
Total EPA×0.24+0.67
Conversion×0.08+0.04
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.60
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+1.31
Ball security×0.12+0.67

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed52▶

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

Burst76▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility41▶

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

Size42▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength59▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy88▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security75▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance24▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility99▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency78▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume95▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion57▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010JAX60.3142734232705
2009JAX56.4163597153233
2008JAX63.31636201532221-6
2007JAX84.7122509181821
2006JAX49.810173510250
2005JAX67.17111741853
2004JAX50.443742761
2003JAX55.61861
2002TEN42.4423111392

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,903
238/g
8
5
211
26/g
2
Away8
1,717
215/g
7
8
111
14/g
0
In division6
1,369
228/g
4
6
86
14/g
2
Out of division10
2,251
225/g
11
7
236
24/g
0
In wins5
1,155
231/g
6
1
97
19/g
1
In losses11
2,465
224/g
9
12
225
20/g
1
On grass12
2,859
238/g
12
9
241
20/g
2
On turf4
761
190/g
3
4
81
20/g
0
Indoors2
405
203/g
2
1
18
9/g
0
Outdoors14
3,215
230/g
13
12
304
22/g
2

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN215 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD33.3
Week 2BUF165 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 32 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 3IND167 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 4HOU236 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 41 rush yds, 1 TD71.7
Week 5PIT200 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD57
Week 6DEN276 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD62.7
Week 8CLE283 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 59 rush yds, 0 TD64.2
Week 9CIN229 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 10DET238 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD77.5
Week 11TEN135 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD26.2
Week 12MIN317 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 13HOU287 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -6 yds, 0 TD56.8
Week 14CHI178 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD35.1
Week 15GB238 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD63.9
Week 16IND329 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 1 TD62.7
Week 17BAL127 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 40 rush yds, 0 TD38.2

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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