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Mike Kafka

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Drafted 122nd overall in the 4th round of the 2010 draft, Mike Kafka arrived from Northwestern. He last played in 2015 with CIN, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons.

Size

6'3", 230#

College

Northwestern

Draft

Rd 4, 122nd overall (2010)

Seasons

2010–2015

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
44.3

35th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 17 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.01
Total EPA×0.24-0.21
Conversion×0.08-0.39
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.12
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.36
Ball security×0.12-1.15

2011 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed19▶

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

Burst46▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility46▶

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

Size63▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength77▶

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

Accuracy73▶

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

Ball Security17▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance56▶

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

Mobility39▶

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

Impact

Efficiency48▶

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

Volume19▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion37▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011PHI44.33107

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Mike Kafka has played in 3 regular-season games, all with PHI.

As a passer he has thrown for 107 yards and 0 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
35
18/g
0
2
Away1
72
72/g
0
0
In division1
35
35/g
0
2
Out of division2
72
36/g
0
0
In wins1
0
0/g
0
0
In losses2
107
54/g
0
2
On grass2
35
18/g
0
2
On turf1
72
72/g
0
0
Indoors1
72
72/g
0
0
Outdoors2
35
18/g
0
2

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2ATL72 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 3NYG35 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT31.8
Week 15NYJ-2 rush yds, 0 TD45.6

Mike Kafka — common questions

What position does Mike Kafka play?
Mike Kafka is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Mike Kafka played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mike Kafka has played for PHI (2011).
Where did Mike Kafka go to college?
Mike Kafka played college football at Northwestern.
When was Mike Kafka drafted?
Mike Kafka was selected in round 4, 122nd overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mike Kafka scored?
Mike Kafka has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Mike Kafka's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mike Kafka rated 44.3 for 2011, the 35th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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