John Gilmore came into the league as a 6th-round selection (196th overall) in 2002, drafted out of Penn State. His most recent season came in 2011 with NO, capping a 10-season NFL career. YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 84th percentile among his peers. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 56 catches for 556 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Size
6'5", 257#
College
Penn State
Draft
Rd 6, 196th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2011
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology64th percentile among TEs · limited sample
11 games · 0 targets
2008 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size72▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat52▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability84▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share37▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume47▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
John Gilmore has appeared in 77 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: CHI (2002–2007), TB (2008–2010), NO (2011).
As a receiver he has caught 56 passes for 556 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2010 with TB: 160 yards and 1 touchdown in 9 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game52 on 3 catches vs CAR, 2010 Week 10
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 8 1.3/g | 87 15/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 8 1.6/g | 72 14/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 71 14/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 6 | 10 1.7/g | 88 15/g | 0 |
| In wins | 8 | 13 1.6/g | 130 16/g | 1 |
| In losses | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 29 10/g | 0 |
| On grass | 10 | 15 1.5/g | 147 15/g | 1 |
| On turf | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 12 12/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 12 12/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 15 1.5/g | 147 15/g | 1 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ATL | 2 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD | 66 |
| Week 3 | CHI | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 19.3 |
| Week 4 | GB | 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 45.9 |
| Week 5 | DEN | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 44.2 |
| Week 6 | CAR | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 41.6 |
| Week 7 | SEA | 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 45.6 |
| Week 9 | KC | 4 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 61.1 |
| Week 11 | MIN | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 37.3 |
| Week 13 | NO | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 41.7 |
| Week 14 | CAR | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 41.9 |
| Week 15 | ATL | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 47.3 |
John Gilmore — common questions
- What position does John Gilmore play?
- John Gilmore is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has John Gilmore played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Gilmore has played for CHI (2002–2007), TB (2008–2010), NO (2011).
- Where did John Gilmore go to college?
- John Gilmore played college football at Penn State.
- When was John Gilmore drafted?
- John Gilmore was selected in round 6, 196th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has John Gilmore scored?
- John Gilmore has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (6 receiving).
- What is John Gilmore's ScoutIndex Rating?
- John Gilmore rated 37.3 for 2011, the 12th 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
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- Tyson WalterOT · pick 179
- Marquand ManuelS · pick 181
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