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 97th 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
2012 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology18th percentile among WRs
10 games · 35 targets
2012 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed97▶
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).
Size37▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands10▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability5▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share53▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share66▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency12▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume51▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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
2012 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 13 3.3/g | 194 49/g | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 3 0.5/g | 30 5/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 9 2.3/g | 102 26/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 7 1.2/g | 122 20/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 10 5/g | 0 |
| In losses | 8 | 15 1.9/g | 214 27/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 1 0.3/g | 10 3/g | 0 |
| On turf | 7 | 15 2.1/g | 214 31/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 10 10/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 15 1.7/g | 214 24/g | 0 |
2012 game log
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