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. Mobility is his calling card, grading in the 90th percentile among his peers. 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
2020 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology37th percentile among QBs · limited sample
1 games · 40 dropbacks
2020 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size67▶
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.
Accuracy28▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security40▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance66▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility90▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency41▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume34▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion26▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game243, 1 TD vs PIT, 2020 Week 9
- Most rushing yards in a game28 vs PIT, 2020 Week 9
2020 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 243 243/g | 1 | 1 |
| Out of division | 1 | 243 243/g | 1 | 1 |
| In losses | 1 | 243 243/g | 1 | 1 |
| On turf | 1 | 243 243/g | 1 | 1 |
| Indoors | 1 | 243 243/g | 1 | 1 |
2020 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | PIT | 243 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD | 34.8 |
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
- Taylor HeinickeQB · 2021
- Antonio GibsonRB · 2021
- Terry McLaurinWR · 2021
- J.D. McKissicRB · 2021
- DeAndre CarterWR · 2021
- Adam HumphriesWR · 2021
- Jaret PattersonRB · 2021
- Ricky Seals-JonesTE · 2021
Drafted in round 6, 2014
- Jeoffrey PaganDE · pick 177
- Zach MettenbergerQB · pick 178
- Jon HalapioC · pick 179
- Kenneth AckerCB · pick 180
- Alfred BlueRB · pick 181
- Antone ExumS · pick 182
- David FalesQB · pick 183
- Kendall JamesCB · pick 184