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Mike Karney

FB

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. Size is his calling card, grading in the 81st 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
43.3

28th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 8 touches

Volume×0.1-0.78
Receiving×0.14-0.93
Total EPA×0.24-0.04
Conversion×0.1-0.20
Ball security×0.06+0.15
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.29

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed0▶

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

Burst3▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size81▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency34▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry49▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion36▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving13▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security50▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume22▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency38▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010LAR52.2712514
2009LAR43.3108616
2008NO53.410102918
2007NO49.8151721378
2006NO60.91333115962
2005NO49.112121061
2004NO5087642

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
2
0.4/g
-1
-0/g
0
Away5
4
0.8/g
17
3/g
0
In division4
1
0.3/g
-1
-0/g
0
Out of division6
5
0.8/g
17
3/g
0
In wins1
3
3.0/g
18
18/g
0
In losses9
3
0.3/g
-2
-0/g
0
On grass3
1
0.3/g
-1
-0/g
0
On turf7
5
0.7/g
17
2/g
0
Indoors6
5
0.8/g
17
3/g
0
Outdoors4
1
0.3/g
-1
-0/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA—46.5
Week 3GB1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 4SF1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 5MIN8 rush yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 7IND—47.2
Week 8DET3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 14TEN—48.6
Week 15HOU1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 16ARI—48.3
Week 17SF—49

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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