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Colin Kaepernick

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A 2nd-round pick (36th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Nevada, Colin Kaepernick has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2016 with SF, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. His 48.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 58th percentile among QBs — solidly above average. His mobility stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 12,271 passing yards and 72 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 230#

College

Nevada

Draft

Rd 2, 36th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2016

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
48.4

58th percentile among QBs

11 games · 367 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.37
Total EPA×0.24+0.02
Conversion×0.08-1.33
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.07
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-1.61
Ball security×0.12+1.22

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed93▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst68▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility82▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size67▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength34▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy6▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security90▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance3▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility100▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency59▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume61▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion8▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016SF48.4112241164682
2015SF379161562561
2014SF49.1163369196391
2013SF65.2163197215244
2012SF68.4131814104155
2011SF50.6235-2

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Colin Kaepernick has played in 67 regular-season games, all with SF.

As a passer he has thrown for 12,271 yards and 72 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. He has rushed for 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2014 with SF: 3,369 yards and 19 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2012: a 68.4, in the 90th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home5
1,095
219/g
7
2
178
36/g
0
Away6
1,146
191/g
9
2
290
48/g
2
In division3
691
230/g
4
1
86
29/g
2
Out of division8
1,550
194/g
12
3
382
48/g
0
In wins1
266
266/g
2
1
15
15/g
1
In losses10
1,975
198/g
14
3
453
45/g
1
On grass9
1,871
208/g
13
4
381
42/g
2
On turf2
370
185/g
3
0
87
44/g
0
Indoors2
393
197/g
3
0
76
38/g
1
Outdoors9
1,848
205/g
13
4
392
44/g
1

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6BUF187 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 66 rush yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 7TB143 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 84 rush yds, 0 TD36.5
Week 9NO398 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 10ARI210 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 55 rush yds, 1 TD56.1
Week 11NE206 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 32 rush yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 12MIA296 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 113 rush yds, 0 TD62.8
Week 13CHI4 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD33.3
Week 14NYJ133 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 23 rush yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 15ATL183 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 16LAR266 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 15 rush yds, 1 TD59.1
Week 17SEA215 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD53.6

Colin Kaepernick — common questions

What position does Colin Kaepernick play?
Colin Kaepernick is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Colin Kaepernick played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Colin Kaepernick has played for SF (2011–2016).
Where did Colin Kaepernick go to college?
Colin Kaepernick played college football at Nevada.
When was Colin Kaepernick drafted?
Colin Kaepernick was selected in round 2, 36th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Colin Kaepernick scored?
Colin Kaepernick has 85 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (72 passing, 13 rushing).
What is Colin Kaepernick's ScoutIndex Rating?
Colin Kaepernick rated 48.4 for 2016, the 58th percentile among QBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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