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Brandon Gibson

WR

Brandon Gibson came into the league as a 6th-round selection (194th overall) in 2009, drafted out of Washington State. His most recent season came in 2015 with NE, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 35.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 11th percentile. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 91st percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 233 catches for 2,711 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 210#

College

Washington State

Draft

Rd 6, 194th overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2015

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
72.8

91th percentile among WRs

15 games · 82 targets

Role×0.14+0.10
Hands×0.1+2.80
Volume×0.12+0.69
Total EPA×0.22+1.44
EPA/target×0.3+1.46
Yards/target×0.12+0.74

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size53▶

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

Receiving

Hands83▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat76▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability2▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share59▶

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

Air-Yards Share72▶

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

Impact

Efficiency91▶

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

Volume77▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014MIA35.214292951
2013MIA587303263
2012LAR72.815516915
2011LAR49.61416364311
2010LAR43.71428536202
2009LAR34.89343481

Career profile

Brandon Gibson has appeared in 73 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: LAR (2009–2012), MIA (2013–2014).

He has rushed for 44 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 233 passes for 2,711 yards and 13 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2012 with LAR: 691 yards and 5 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2012: a 72.8, in the 91st percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
24
3.4/g
305
44/g
3
Away8
27
3.4/g
386
48/g
2
In division5
11
2.2/g
153
31/g
0
Out of division10
40
4.0/g
538
54/g
5
In wins6
15
2.5/g
247
41/g
2
In losses8
33
4.1/g
397
50/g
3
On grass5
14
2.8/g
190
38/g
0
On turf10
37
3.7/g
501
50/g
5
Indoors8
25
3.1/g
310
39/g
4
Outdoors7
26
3.7/g
381
54/g
1

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET4 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD65.8
Week 2WAS2 rec, 53 yds, 1 TD67.7
Week 3CHI2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD32.2
Week 4SEA2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD45
Week 5ARI3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 6MIA7 rec, 91 yds, 0 TD78.6
Week 7GB5 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD54.1
Week 8NE3 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD65.6
Week 10SF3 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 11NYJ3 rec, 9 yds, 2 TD54.7
Week 12ARI—32.5
Week 14BUF6 rec, 100 yds, 1 TD83.8
Week 15MIN6 rec, 76 yds, 0 TD64.5
Week 16TB2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 17SEA3 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD51.3

Brandon Gibson — common questions

What position does Brandon Gibson play?
Brandon Gibson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Brandon Gibson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Gibson has played for LAR (2009–2012), MIA (2013–2014).
Where did Brandon Gibson go to college?
Brandon Gibson played college football at Washington State.
When was Brandon Gibson drafted?
Brandon Gibson was selected in round 6, 194th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brandon Gibson scored?
Brandon Gibson has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 receiving).
What is Brandon Gibson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Gibson rated 35.2 for 2014, the 11th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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