Gardner Minshew II was drafted No. 178 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 5 · #178 overall
Gardner Minshew II Washington State Draft
Gardner Minshew II was drafted No. 178 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Washington State. 63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 63
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3214th at Washington State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Gardner Minshew II came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 225 lbs
- Hometown
- Brandon, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 240 prospect49.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 63
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3214th among Washington State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1650% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Gardner Minshew II.
Stanford
Rutgers
Georgia
Washburn
Washington State in the 2019 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gardner Minshew II in the 2019 NFL Draft
Gardner Minshew II is a Quarterback out of Washington State selected No. 178 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2019 NFL Draft. 63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Washington State has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gardner Minshew II drafted?
Gardner Minshew II was selected No. 178 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/gardner-minshew-ii.
What college did Gardner Minshew II play for?
Gardner Minshew II played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Gardner Minshew II's NFL career turn out?
63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/gardner-minshew-ii.