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Danny Kanell

QB

Drafted 130th overall in the 4th round of the 1996 draft, Danny Kanell arrived from Florida State. He last played in 2004 with DEN, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,559 passing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 218#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 4, 130th overall (1996)

Seasons

1996–2004

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
52.3

68th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 89 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.68
Total EPA×0.24+0.22
Conversion×0.08+0.62
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.49
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.76

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size58▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength41▶

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

Accuracyno data▶

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

Ball Security20▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance67▶

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

Mobility63▶

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

Impact

Efficiency74▶

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

Volume37▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion78▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003DEN32.6544225
2000ATL33.455242
1999ATL52.335934

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Danny Kanell has played in 13 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: ATL (1999–2000), DEN (2003).

As a passer he has thrown for 1,559 yards and 8 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. He has rushed for 5 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 1999 with ATL: 593 yards and 4 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home1
184
184/g
1
0
Away2
409
205/g
3
4
Out of division3
593
198/g
4
4
In losses3
593
198/g
4
4
On grass1
237
237/g
2
2
On turf2
356
178/g
2
2
Indoors1
184
184/g
1
0
Outdoors2
409
205/g
3
4

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2DAL172 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT36.7
Week 4BAL184 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT55.2
Week 15TEN237 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT68.7

Danny Kanell — common questions

What position does Danny Kanell play?
Danny Kanell is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Danny Kanell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Danny Kanell has played for ATL (1999–2000), DEN (2003).
Where did Danny Kanell go to college?
Danny Kanell played college football at Florida State.
When was Danny Kanell drafted?
Danny Kanell was selected in round 4, 130th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Danny Kanell scored?
Danny Kanell has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 passing).
What is Danny Kanell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Danny Kanell rated 32.6 for 2003, the 12th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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