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Garrett Gilbert

QB

Garrett Gilbert came into the league as a 6th-round selection (214th overall) in 2014, drafted out of SMU; Texas. He last played in 2022 with NE, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 477 passing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 221#

College

SMU; Texas

Draft

Rd 6, 214th overall (2014)

Seasons

2014–2022

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
45.9

42th percentile among QBs · limited sample

5 games · 3 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.12
Total EPA×0.24-0.32
Conversion×0.08-0.05
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.04
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.34
Ball security×0.12+0.14

2019 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size69▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength70▶

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

Accuracy34▶

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

Ball Security51▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance59▶

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

Mobility32▶

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

Impact

Efficiency48▶

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

Volume8▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion49▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021WAS48.21194
2020DAL43.71243128
2019CLE45.95-3
2018CAR49140

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Garrett Gilbert has played in 8 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: CAR (2018), CLE (2019), DAL (2020), WAS (2021).

As a passer he has thrown for 477 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. He has rushed for 25 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2020 with DAL: 243 yards and 1 touchdown in 1 game.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5SF—43.8
Week 11PIT-1 rush yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 12MIA-1 rush yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 13PIT—43.7
Week 14CIN-1 rush yds, 0 TD42.4

Garrett Gilbert — common questions

What position does Garrett Gilbert play?
Garrett Gilbert is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Garrett Gilbert played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Garrett Gilbert has played for CAR (2018), CLE (2019), DAL (2020), WAS (2021).
Where did Garrett Gilbert go to college?
Garrett Gilbert played college football at SMU; Texas.
When was Garrett Gilbert drafted?
Garrett Gilbert was selected in round 6, 214th overall, of the 2014 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Garrett Gilbert scored?
Garrett Gilbert has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Garrett Gilbert's ScoutIndex Rating?
Garrett Gilbert rated 48.2 for 2021, the 47th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2014