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. 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology50th percentile among QBs
4 games · 110 dropbacks
2004 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).
Size36▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength53▶
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 Security32▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance77▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility26▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency55▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume47▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion50▶
(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
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 337 169/g | 3 | 3 |
| Away | 2 | 286 143/g | 2 | 1 |
| Out of division | 4 | 623 156/g | 5 | 4 |
| In wins | 2 | 346 173/g | 3 | 1 |
| In losses | 2 | 277 139/g | 2 | 3 |
| On grass | 2 | 286 143/g | 2 | 1 |
| On turf | 2 | 337 169/g | 3 | 3 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 623 156/g | 5 | 4 |
2004 game log
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
- Tony RomoQB · 2011
- DeMarco MurrayRB · 2011
- Jason WittenTE · 2011
- Dez BryantWR · 2011
- Laurent RobinsonWR · 2011
- Felix JonesRB · 2011
- Miles AustinWR · 2011
- Stephen McGeeQB · 2011
Also from Central Washington University
- Adam BighillLB · 2017–2017
- Eric BolesWR · 1992–1992