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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 arm strength stands out most — the 92nd 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

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
49.1

65th percentile among QBs

16 games · 530 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.14
Total EPA×0.24-0.32
Conversion×0.08-0.61
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.26
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.47
Ball security×0.12+0.84

2014 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed91▶

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

Burst72▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility81▶

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 Strength92▶

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

Accuracy30▶

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

Ball Security78▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance5▶

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

Mobility76▶

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

Impact

Efficiency43▶

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

Volume80▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion24▶

(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)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home8
1,599
200/g
9
7
399
50/g
1
Away8
1,770
221/g
10
3
240
30/g
0
In division6
1,291
215/g
7
2
231
39/g
0
Out of division10
2,078
208/g
12
8
408
41/g
1
In wins8
1,826
228/g
13
2
249
31/g
0
In losses8
1,543
193/g
6
8
390
49/g
1
On grass11
2,281
207/g
12
10
497
45/g
1
On turf5
1,088
218/g
7
0
142
28/g
0
Indoors4
999
250/g
7
0
126
32/g
0
Outdoors12
2,370
198/g
12
10
513
43/g
1

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL201 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD61.8
Week 2CHI248 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 64 rush yds, 0 TD34.3
Week 3ARI245 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 54 rush yds, 0 TD64.9
Week 4PHI218 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 58 rush yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 5KC201 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 6LAR343 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 37 rush yds, 0 TD68.2
Week 7DEN263 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 9LAR237 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD35.2
Week 10NO210 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 11NYG193 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 12WAS256 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 13SEA121 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 17 rush yds, 0 TD28.1
Week 14LV174 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 26 rush yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 15SEA141 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 46 rush yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 16LAC114 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 151 rush yds, 1 TD47.1
Week 17ARI204 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 63 rush yds, 0 TD65.7

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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