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 83rd 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
2002 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology48th percentile among QBs
13 games · 497 dropbacks
2002 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).
Size39▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength67▶
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 Security31▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance81▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility60▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency40▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume83▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion69▶
(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
2002 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 1,429 238/g | 6 | 7 |
| Away | 7 | 1,749 250/g | 10 | 9 |
| In division | 5 | 1,358 272/g | 6 | 7 |
| Out of division | 8 | 1,820 228/g | 10 | 9 |
| In wins | 2 | 453 227/g | 5 | 2 |
| In losses | 11 | 2,725 248/g | 11 | 14 |
| On grass | 10 | 2,557 256/g | 15 | 10 |
| On turf | 3 | 621 207/g | 1 | 6 |
| Indoors | 3 | 643 214/g | 5 | 4 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 2,535 254/g | 11 | 12 |
2002 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 | ATL | 136 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD | 31.7 |
| Week 5 | IND | 244 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT | 31.3 |
| Week 6 | PIT | 222 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD | 19.5 |
| Week 8 | TEN | 193 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 21 rush yds, 0 TD | 72.1 |
| Week 9 | HOU | 263 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD | 79.8 |
| Week 10 | BAL | 272 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT | 43.8 |
| Week 11 | CLE | 258 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 1 TD | 58.6 |
| Week 12 | PIT | 298 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -6 rush yds, 0 TD | 61.3 |
| Week 13 | BAL | 308 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 55 |
| Week 14 | CAR | 295 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 1 TD | 68.5 |
| Week 15 | JAX | 258 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 1 TD | 43.4 |
| Week 16 | NO | 190 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · -3 rush yds, 0 TD | 34.7 |
| Week 17 | BUF | 241 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 6 rush yds, 1 TD | 34.9 |
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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- Miles AustinWR · 2011
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- Adam BighillLB · 2017–2017
- Eric BolesWR · 1992–1992