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. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 85th percentile among his peers. 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
2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology63th percentile among RBs · limited sample
15 games · 24 touches
2007 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).
Size82▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency47▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry16▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion85▶
(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 Security64▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume41▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency68▶
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
2007 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 8 1.1/g | 50 7/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 5 0.6/g | 28 4/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 31 5/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 9 | 7 0.8/g | 47 5/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 7 1.0/g | 41 6/g | 0 |
| In losses | 8 | 6 0.8/g | 37 5/g | 0 |
| On grass | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 16 3/g | 0 |
| On turf | 10 | 10 1.0/g | 62 6/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 10 | 10 1.0/g | 69 7/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 3 0.6/g | 9 2/g | 0 |
2007 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | IND | — | 48.4 |
| Week 2 | TB | 13 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD | 63.1 |
| Week 3 | TEN | -1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 44.4 |
| Week 5 | CAR | 2 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 56.8 |
| Week 6 | SEA | 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 45.6 |
| Week 7 | ATL | 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 8 | SF | — | 44.6 |
| Week 9 | JAX | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 49.1 |
| Week 11 | HOU | 1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 55.9 |
| Week 12 | CAR | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 47.4 |
| Week 13 | TB | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 47.7 |
| Week 14 | ATL | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 42 |
| Week 15 | ARI | 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 49.1 |
| Week 16 | PHI | — | 44.6 |
| Week 17 | CHI | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 48.3 |
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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