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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 94th 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

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
65.2

90th percentile among QBs

16 games · 455 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.71
Total EPA×0.24+1.16
Conversion×0.08+0.28
Dropback EPA×0.34+1.17
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.37
Ball security×0.12+1.09

2013 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed89▶

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

Burst65▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility77▶

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

Size71▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength93▶

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

Accuracy33▶

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

Ball Security85▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance13▶

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

Mobility94▶

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

Impact

Efficiency91▶

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

Volume70▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion72▶

(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)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,665
208/g
9
4
193
24/g
1
Away8
1,532
192/g
12
4
331
41/g
3
In division6
1,306
218/g
8
5
192
32/g
0
Out of division10
1,891
189/g
13
3
332
33/g
4
In wins12
2,702
225/g
19
2
376
31/g
4
In losses4
495
124/g
2
6
148
37/g
0
On grass13
2,776
214/g
17
4
401
31/g
4
On turf3
421
140/g
4
4
123
41/g
0
Indoors3
604
201/g
6
1
60
20/g
0
Outdoors13
2,593
199/g
15
7
464
36/g
4

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB227 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 98 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonCAR196 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 15 rush yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonSEA153 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 130 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1GB412 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD81.9
Week 2SEA127 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 87 rush yds, 0 TD17.1
Week 3IND150 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD29.5
Week 4LAR167 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 5HOU113 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 6ARI252 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD41
Week 7TEN199 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 68 rush yds, 1 TD63
Week 8JAX164 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 54 rush yds, 2 TD73.6
Week 10CAR91 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD32.6
Week 11NO127 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 25 rush yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 12WAS235 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 0 TD63
Week 13LAR275 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD70.2
Week 14SEA175 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 31 rush yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 15TB203 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 42 rush yds, 0 TD63.9
Week 16ATL197 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 51 rush yds, 1 TD63.5
Week 17ARI310 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD67.8

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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