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Kliff Kingsbury

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Kliff Kingsbury came into the league as a 6th-round selection (201st overall) in 2003, drafted out of Texas Tech. His most recent season came in 2005 with NYJ, capping a 3-season NFL career. Agility is his calling card, grading in the 83rd percentile among his peers.

Size

6'3", 220#

College

Texas Tech

Draft

Rd 6, 201st overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2005

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
48

46th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 2 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.09
Total EPA×0.24-0.07
Conversion×0.08-0.01
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.02
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.17

2005 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed62▶

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

Burst20▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility83▶

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

Size51▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength51▶

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 Security60▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance51▶

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

Mobility62▶

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

Impact

Efficiency52▶

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

Volume9▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion47▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005NYJ48117

Career profile

Kliff Kingsbury has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYJ.

As a passer he has thrown for 17 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11DEN17 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT42.2

Kliff Kingsbury — common questions

What position does Kliff Kingsbury play?
Kliff Kingsbury is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Kliff Kingsbury played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kliff Kingsbury has played for NYJ (2005).
Where did Kliff Kingsbury go to college?
Kliff Kingsbury played college football at Texas Tech.
When was Kliff Kingsbury drafted?
Kliff Kingsbury was selected in round 6, 201st overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kliff Kingsbury scored?
Kliff Kingsbury has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Kliff Kingsbury's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kliff Kingsbury rated 48.0 for 2005, the 46th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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