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. Few match his volume, which grades in the 100th percentile. 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
2009 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology92th percentile among TEs
16 games · 135 targets
2009 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).
Size42▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands30▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat80▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability1▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share98▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share95▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency89▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume100▶
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
2009 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 46 5.8/g | 459 57/g | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 37 4.6/g | 408 51/g | 2 |
| In division | 6 | 37 6.2/g | 390 65/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 46 4.6/g | 477 48/g | 5 |
| In wins | 9 | 44 4.9/g | 454 50/g | 5 |
| In losses | 7 | 39 5.6/g | 413 59/g | 1 |
| On grass | 3 | 15 5.0/g | 152 51/g | 0 |
| On turf | 13 | 68 5.2/g | 715 55/g | 6 |
| Indoors | 10 | 56 5.6/g | 585 59/g | 4 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 27 4.5/g | 282 47/g | 2 |
2009 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | MIA | 5 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD | 70.3 |
| Week 2 | CAR | 7 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD | 85.2 |
| Week 3 | NE | 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 45.7 |
| Week 5 | SF | 6 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 61.1 |
| Week 6 | CHI | 4 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD | 70.8 |
| Week 7 | DAL | 4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD | 58.9 |
| Week 8 | NO | 6 rec, 89 yds, 0 TD | 68.7 |
| Week 9 | WAS | 5 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD | 67.6 |
| Week 10 | CAR | 6 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD | 76.3 |
| Week 11 | NYG | 8 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD | 76.9 |
| Week 12 | TB | 9 rec, 83 yds, 0 TD | 79 |
| Week 13 | PHI | 8 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD | 56.4 |
| Week 14 | NO | 6 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 62.6 |
| Week 15 | NYJ | 3 rec, 32 yds, 1 TD | 59.4 |
| Week 16 | BUF | 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 46.2 |
| Week 17 | TB | 3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 40.2 |
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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