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Antonio 
Gates

TE
#0
|
LAC Chargers
6'4"
255lbs
46y/o
Antonio Gates headshot
Overall Grade '18
69.8
14th/30 - TEs
Receiving Yards '18
333
23rd/30 - TEs
Touchdowns '18
2
22nd/30 - TEs
Yds / Reception '18
11.9
12th/30 - TEs
Antonio Gates headshot
Antonio
Gates
TE
#0
|
LAC Chargers
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026
Antonio Gates was a tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers who earned a 69.8 overall PFF grade in the 2018 season, 14th among 30 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 69.9 ranked 15th among 30 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 28 receptions on 44 targets for 333 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Gates averaged 11.9 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 121 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 8.7 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Los Angeles Chargers
2005 - 2018

Honors

Honor
Year
Pro Bowl selection
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
AP second-team All-Pro
2009, 2010
PFF101
2010
AP first-team All-Pro
2004, 2005, 2006
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PFF Grades

2018
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
69.8
AVG
14th/30 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
69.9
AVG
15th/30 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2018
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
44
23rd/30 TEs
RECEPTIONS
28
28th/30 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
333
23rd/30 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
2
22nd/30 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
27
th
Pass Snaps
283
23
rd
Targets
44
24
th
Routes Run
249
28
th
Receptions
28
23
rd
Receiving Yards
333
22
nd
Receiving Touchdowns
2
1
st
Drops
0
12
th
Yards Per Reception
11.9
19
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
4.3
23
rd
Passer Rating When Targeted
92.3
13
th
Average Depth of Target
8.7

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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