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Rico Gathers

TE

Rico Gathers came into the league as a 6th-round selection (217th overall) in 2016, drafted out of Baylor. His most recent season came in 2019 with CLE, capping a 4-season NFL career. Size is his calling card, grading in the 98th percentile among his peers.

Size

6'6", 280#

College

Baylor

Draft

Rd 6, 217th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2019

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
40.2

23th percentile among TEs · limited sample

7 games · 7 targets

Role×0.14-0.93
Hands×0.1-0.47
Volume×0.12-0.65
Total EPA×0.22-0.51
EPA/target×0.3-0.34
Yards/target×0.12-0.25

2018 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size98▶

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

Receiving

Hands11▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat76▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability80▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share12▶

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

Air-Yards Share28▶

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

Impact

Efficiency30▶

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

Volume29▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018DAL40.27345

Career profile

Rico Gathers has appeared in 7 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with DAL.

As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAR——
Week 2NYG—35.4
Week 3SEA—42.4
Week 4DET—36.4
Week 5HOU1 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD60.9
Week 6JAX1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD52.8
Week 7WAS—41.4
Week 14PHI1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD38.7

Rico Gathers — common questions

What position does Rico Gathers play?
Rico Gathers is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Rico Gathers played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rico Gathers has played for DAL (2018).
Where did Rico Gathers go to college?
Rico Gathers played college football at Baylor.
When was Rico Gathers drafted?
Rico Gathers was selected in round 6, 217th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rico Gathers scored?
Rico Gathers has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Rico Gathers's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rico Gathers rated 40.2 for 2018, the 23rd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2016

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