Drafted 13th overall in the 1st round of the 1997 draft, Tony Gonzalez arrived from California. His most recent season came in 2013 with ATL, capping a 17-season NFL career. He graded out among the best TEs in the league last season — a 88.5 ScoutIndex Rating, the 98th percentile at the position. Across 15 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,229 catches for 14,094 yards and 107 touchdowns.
Size
6'5", 247#
College
California
Draft
Rd 1, 13th overall (1997)
Seasons
1997–2013
2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology96th percentile among TEs · limited sample
16 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).
Size40▶
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 Ability1▶
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)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | 88.5 | 16 | 83 | 859 | 8 | ||||
| 2012 | ATL | 98.7 | 16 | 93 | 930 | 8 | ||||
| 2011 | ATL | 84.4 | 16 | 80 | 875 | 7 | ||||
| 2010 | ATL | 68 | 16 | 70 | 656 | 6 | ||||
| 2009 | ATL | 78.8 | 16 | 83 | 867 | 6 | ||||
| 2008 | KC | 75.9 | 16 | 96 | 1058 | 10 | ||||
| 2007 | KC | 76.6 | 16 | 99 | 1172 | 5 | ||||
| 2006 | KC | 91.5 | 15 | 73 | 900 | 5 | ||||
| 2005 | KC | 91.4 | 16 | 78 | 905 | 2 | ||||
| 2004 | KC | 87.5 | 16 | 5 | 102 | 1258 | 7 | |||
| 2003 | KC | 99 | 16 | 71 | 915 | 10 | ||||
| 2002 | KC | 90.2 | 16 | 63 | 773 | 7 | ||||
| 2001 | KC | 99 | 16 | 40 | 9 | 73 | 917 | 6 | ||
| 2000 | KC | 99 | 15 | 89 | 1160 | 9 | ||||
| 1999 | KC | 99 | 15 | 76 | 849 | 11 |
Career profile
Tony Gonzalez has appeared in 237 regular-season games across 15 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: KC (1999–2008), ATL (2009–2013).
As a passer he has thrown for 40 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 14 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1,229 passes for 14,094 yards and 107 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with KC: 1,258 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among TEs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game40 vs LAC, 2001 Week 8
- Most rushing yards in a game9 vs JAX, 2001 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game149 on 12 catches, 2 TD vs NE, 2013 Week 4
2008 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 49 6.1/g | 523 65/g | 5 |
| Away | 8 | 47 5.9/g | 535 67/g | 5 |
| In division | 6 | 37 6.2/g | 444 74/g | 6 |
| Out of division | 10 | 59 5.9/g | 614 61/g | 4 |
| In wins | 2 | 11 5.5/g | 157 79/g | 1 |
| In losses | 14 | 85 6.1/g | 901 64/g | 9 |
| On grass | 12 | 75 6.3/g | 836 70/g | 8 |
| On turf | 4 | 21 5.3/g | 222 56/g | 2 |
| Indoors | 1 | 4 4.0/g | 35 35/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 92 6.1/g | 1,023 68/g | 10 |
2008 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NE | 6 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 72.3 |
| Week 2 | LV | 5 rec, 39 yds, 1 TD | 66 |
| Week 3 | ATL | 4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 4 | DEN | 3 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD | 83 |
| Week 5 | CAR | 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 44.8 |
| Week 7 | TEN | 6 rec, 97 yds, 0 TD | 87.5 |
| Week 8 | NYJ | 6 rec, 79 yds, 1 TD | 68.1 |
| Week 9 | TB | 7 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 71.1 |
| Week 10 | LAC | 10 rec, 113 yds, 2 TD | 89.1 |
| Week 11 | NO | 5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 61.6 |
| Week 12 | BUF | 10 rec, 113 yds, 1 TD | 99 |
| Week 13 | LV | 8 rec, 110 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 14 | DEN | 5 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD | 90 |
| Week 15 | LAC | 6 rec, 62 yds, 1 TD | 82.4 |
| Week 16 | MIA | 7 rec, 64 yds, 1 TD | 78.8 |
| Week 17 | CIN | 5 rec, 53 yds, 1 TD | 71.6 |
Tony Gonzalez — common questions
- What position does Tony Gonzalez play?
- Tony Gonzalez is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Tony Gonzalez played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tony Gonzalez has played for KC (1999–2008), ATL (2009–2013).
- Where did Tony Gonzalez go to college?
- Tony Gonzalez played college football at California.
- When was Tony Gonzalez drafted?
- Tony Gonzalez was selected in round 1, 13th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Tony Gonzalez scored?
- Tony Gonzalez has 107 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (107 receiving).
- What is Tony Gonzalez's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tony Gonzalez rated 88.5 for 2013, the 98th percentile among TEs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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