Mike Karney came into the league as a 5th-round selection (156th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Arizona State. He last played in 2010 with LAR, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 64 catches for 325 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Size
5'11", 260#
College
Arizona State
Draft
Rd 5, 156th overall (2004)
Seasons
2004–2010
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology56th percentile among RBs · limited sample
8 games · 9 touches
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed1▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst5▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size76▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency62▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry41▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion65▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security51▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume27▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency66▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Mike Karney has played in 75 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NO (2004–2008), LAR (2009–2010).
He has rushed for 99 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 64 passes for 325 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2006 with NO: 96 yards and 2 touchdowns in 13 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game14, 1 TD vs DAL, 2006 Week 14
- Most receiving yards in a game39 on 5 catches, 2 TD vs DAL, 2006 Week 14
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 32 8/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 10 3/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 8 2/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 34 11/g | 0 |
| In wins | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 26 7/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 16 4/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 4 2/g | 0 |
| On turf | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 38 6/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 38 6/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 4 2/g | 0 |
2004 game log
Mike Karney — common questions
- What position does Mike Karney play?
- Mike Karney is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Mike Karney played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mike Karney has played for NO (2004–2008), LAR (2009–2010).
- Where did Mike Karney go to college?
- Mike Karney played college football at Arizona State.
- When was Mike Karney drafted?
- Mike Karney was selected in round 5, 156th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Mike Karney scored?
- Mike Karney has 7 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is Mike Karney's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Mike Karney rated 52.2 for 2010, the 72nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Sam BradfordQB · 2010
- Steven JacksonRB · 2010
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- Daniel FellsTE · 2010
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- Danario AlexanderWR · 2010
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- Dave BallDE · pick 133
- Johnnie MorantWR · pick 134
- Antonio SmithDE · pick 135
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- Josh ScobeeK · pick 137
- Jacob BellG · pick 138
- Rodney LeisleDT · pick 139
- Alex LewisOLB · pick 140
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