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 arm strength stands out most — the 99th 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
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology41th percentile among QBs
15 games · 451 dropbacks
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size37▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength99▶
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 Security8▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance41▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility23▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency45▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume82▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion82▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most passing yards in a game446, 2 TD vs PHI, 2007 Week 3
- Most rushing yards in a game40, 1 TD vs DET, 2010 Week 11
- Most receiving yards in a game9 on 1 catches vs MIN, 2007 Week 2
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 1,402 175/g | 9 | 11 | 47 6/g | 1 |
| Away | 7 | 1,256 179/g | 9 | 8 | 80 11/g | 0 |
| In division | 8 | 1,431 179/g | 12 | 11 | 77 10/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 1,227 175/g | 6 | 8 | 50 7/g | 1 |
| In wins | 6 | 1,134 189/g | 10 | 3 | 27 5/g | 0 |
| In losses | 9 | 1,524 169/g | 8 | 16 | 100 11/g | 1 |
| On grass | 6 | 1,004 167/g | 8 | 8 | 81 14/g | 0 |
| On turf | 9 | 1,654 184/g | 10 | 11 | 46 5/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 1 | 252 252/g | 1 | 0 | -1 -1/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 2,406 172/g | 17 | 19 | 128 9/g | 1 |
2000 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | MIA | 54 pass yds, 0 TD, 4 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD | 15.4 |
| Week 2 | LAR | 245 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 24 rush yds, 0 TD | 51.6 |
| Week 3 | NO | 193 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 59.4 |
| Week 4 | LAC | 196 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD | 57.3 |
| Week 5 | KC | 140 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 15 rush yds, 0 TD | 42.1 |
| Week 7 | IND | 57 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 46.8 |
| Week 8 | LV | 85 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 33.8 |
| Week 9 | KC | 224 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT | 40.9 |
| Week 10 | LAC | 85 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | 40.2 |
| Week 11 | JAX | 231 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 73.4 |
| Week 13 | DEN | 226 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.9 |
| Week 14 | ATL | 252 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 72.6 |
| Week 15 | DEN | 298 pass yds, 3 TD, 3 INT · 27 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.3 |
| Week 16 | LV | 177 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.5 |
| Week 17 | BUF | 195 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 17 rush yds, 1 TD | 46.2 |
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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Top teammates, last season on file
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- DeMarco MurrayRB · 2011
- Jason WittenTE · 2011
- Dez BryantWR · 2011
- Laurent RobinsonWR · 2011
- Felix JonesRB · 2011
- Miles AustinWR · 2011
- Stephen McGeeQB · 2011
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- Adam BighillLB · 2017–2017
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