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Jon Kitna

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Jon Kitna is an NFL QB. He last played in 2013 with DAL, a career spanning 17 NFL seasons. His 58.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 81st percentile among QBs — solidly above average. His volume stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position. Across 12 NFL seasons, he has totaled 28,209 passing yards and 161 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 220#

College

Central Washington University

Draft

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Seasons

1997–2013

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
54.7

74th percentile among QBs

15 games · 527 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.63
Total EPA×0.24-0.23
Conversion×0.08+0.83
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.08
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12+0.20

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).

Size43▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength28▶

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 Security51▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance72▶

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

Mobility13▶

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

Impact

Efficiency57▶

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

Volume93▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion84▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011DAL473871-2
2010DAL58102365161471
2008DET31.34758526
2007DET49164066186319
2006DET48.2164208211562
2005CIN40.839914
2004CIN48.24623542
2003CIN71.116360526117
2002CIN48.413317816574
2001CIN40.916321612731
2000SEA47.7152658181271
1999SEA54.71533462356

Career profile

Across 12 NFL seasons on file, Jon Kitna has played in 131 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: SEA (1999–2000), CIN (2001–2005), DET (2006–2008), DAL (2010–2011).

As a passer he has thrown for 28,209 yards and 161 touchdowns with 156 interceptions. He has rushed for 876 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 9 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2006 with DET: 4,208 yards and 21 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 71.1, in the 92nd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home8
1,826
228/g
14
10
Away7
1,520
217/g
9
6
In division8
1,858
232/g
14
7
Out of division7
1,488
213/g
9
9
In wins8
1,751
219/g
15
5
In losses7
1,595
228/g
8
11
On grass5
1,018
204/g
9
4
On turf10
2,328
233/g
14
12
Indoors8
1,826
228/g
14
10
Outdoors7
1,520
217/g
9
6

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonMIA162 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DET202 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 3PIT265 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD57.9
Week 4LV213 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT50.2
Week 6LAC151 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT41.1
Week 7BUF276 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD63.8
Week 8GB109 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD58.3
Week 9CIN202 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT59.2
Week 10DEN235 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 11KC235 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 14 rush yds, 0 TD66.5
Week 12TB197 pass yds, 0 TD, 5 INT · 16 rush yds, 0 TD3.8
Week 13LV245 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD61.2
Week 14LAC285 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 15DEN278 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT52.5
Week 16KC216 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 17NYJ237 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD44.7

Jon Kitna — common questions

What position does Jon Kitna play?
Jon Kitna is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Jon Kitna played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jon Kitna has played for SEA (1999–2000), CIN (2001–2005), DET (2006–2008), DAL (2010–2011).
Where did Jon Kitna go to college?
Jon Kitna played college football at Central Washington University.
How many touchdowns has Jon Kitna scored?
Jon Kitna has 170 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (161 passing, 9 rushing).
What is Jon Kitna's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jon Kitna rated 47.0 for 2011, the 45th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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