Clyde Gates

Drafted 111th overall in the 4th round of the 2011 draft, Clyde Gates arrived from Abilene Christian; Tyler JC. He last played in 2013 with NYJ, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Few match his speed, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 30 catches for 365 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 197#

College

Abilene Christian; Tyler JC

Draft

Rd 4, 111th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2013

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology

29.2

6th percentile among WRs · limited sample

13 games · 12 targets

Role×0.14-1.45

Hands×0.1-1.32

Volume×0.12-0.82

Total EPA×0.22-0.85

EPA/target×0.3-1.13

Yards/target×0.12-1.22

2011 attribute card

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group averages

Athleticism

Speed96▶

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

Burst96▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size38▶

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

Receiving

Hands5▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat89▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability39▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share8▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share20▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency12▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume32▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G	Rush yds	Rec	Rec yds
2013	NYJ	28.7	6		12	122
2012	NYJ	38.6	10	12	16	224
2011	MIA	29.2	13	4	2	19

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Clyde Gates has played in 29 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: MIA (2011), NYJ (2012–2013).

He has rushed for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 30 passes for 365 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2012 with NYJ: 224 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

Most rushing yards in a game12 vs LAR, 2012 Week 11
Most receiving yards in a game82 on 7 catches vs MIA, 2012 Week 8

2011 splits

regular season

2011 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	NE	—	32.9
Week 2	HOU	—	38.5
Week 3	CLE	—	41.6
Week 4	LAC	1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD	45.6
Week 6	NYJ	—	18.9
Week 10	WAS	—	42.7
Week 11	BUF	—	43
Week 12	DAL	1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD	45
Week 13	LV	4 rush yds, 0 TD	41.7
Week 14	PHI	—	42.5
Week 15	BUF	—	43.1
Week 16	NE	—	42.6
Week 17	NYJ	—	42.6

Clyde Gates — common questions

What position does Clyde Gates play?: Clyde Gates is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Clyde Gates played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Clyde Gates has played for MIA (2011), NYJ (2012–2013).
Where did Clyde Gates go to college?: Clyde Gates played college football at Abilene Christian; Tyler JC.
When was Clyde Gates drafted?: Clyde Gates was selected in round 4, 111th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Clyde Gates scored?: Clyde Gates has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Clyde Gates's ScoutIndex Rating?: Clyde Gates rated 28.7 for 2013, the 5th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Geno SmithQB · 2013
Bilal PowellRB · 2013
Chris IvoryRB · 2013
Jeremy KerleyWR · 2013
Santonio HolmesWR · 2013
David NelsonWR · 2013
Jeff CumberlandTE · 2013
Kellen WinslowTE · 2013

Drafted in round 4, 2011

Brandon HoganCB · pick 98
K.J. WrightOLB · pick 99
Da'Norris SearcyS · pick 100
Clint BolingG · pick 101
Jordan CameronTE · pick 102
Sam AchoLB · pick 103
Luke StockerTE · pick 104
Roy HeluRB · pick 105

Also from Abilene Christian; Tyler JC

Johnny KnoxWR · 2009–2012