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 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
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology24th percentile among QBs
16 games · 606 dropbacks
2001 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).
Size41▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength79▶
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 Security21▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance95▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility33▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency26▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume99▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion22▶
(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
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 1,739 217/g | 7 | 6 | 31 4/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 1,477 185/g | 5 | 16 | 42 5/g | 0 |
| In division | 10 | 2,192 219/g | 6 | 12 | 36 4/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 6 | 1,024 171/g | 6 | 10 | 37 6/g | 0 |
| In wins | 6 | 1,514 252/g | 7 | 4 | 49 8/g | 1 |
| In losses | 10 | 1,702 170/g | 5 | 18 | 24 2/g | 0 |
| On grass | 15 | 3,012 201/g | 10 | 20 | 47 3/g | 1 |
| On turf | 1 | 204 204/g | 2 | 2 | 26 26/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 204 204/g | 2 | 2 | 26 26/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 3,012 201/g | 10 | 20 | 47 3/g | 1 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | NE | 204 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD | 52.2 |
| Week 2 | BAL | 154 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 1 TD | 49.2 |
| Week 3 | LAC | 135 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD | 36.7 |
| Week 4 | PIT | 164 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 50.7 |
| Week 5 | CLE | 201 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD | 53.6 |
| Week 6 | CHI | 244 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 46.7 |
| Week 7 | DET | 204 pass yds, 2 TD, 2 INT · 26 rush yds, 0 TD | 60.1 |
| Week 9 | JAX | 303 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 58.3 |
| Week 10 | TEN | 234 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 11 | CLE | 85 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT | 30.6 |
| Week 12 | TB | 144 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT | 37.8 |
| Week 13 | JAX | 147 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.3 |
| Week 14 | NYJ | 93 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.2 |
| Week 15 | BAL | 153 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 12.3 |
| Week 16 | PIT | 411 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 61.5 |
| Week 17 | TEN | 340 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT | 75.6 |
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.
Related players
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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