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Craig Krenzel

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A 5th-round pick (148th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Craig Krenzel has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2005 with CIN, capping a 2-season NFL career.

Size

6'4", 228#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 5, 148th overall (2004)

Seasons

2004–2005

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
15.1

1th percentile among QBs

6 games · 150 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.36
Total EPA×0.24-1.90
Conversion×0.08-1.48
Dropback EPA×0.34-3.02
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.72

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed42▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst35▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility62▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size74▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength54▶

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 Security23▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance0▶

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

Mobility1▶

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

Impact

Efficiency1▶

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

Volume53▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion4▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2004CHI15.16718341

Career profile

Craig Krenzel has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with CHI.

As a passer he has thrown for 718 yards and 3 touchdowns with 6 interceptions. He has rushed for 41 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
343
172/g
2
3
Away4
375
94/g
1
3
Out of division6
718
120/g
3
6
In wins3
428
143/g
2
3
In losses3
290
97/g
1
3
On grass4
528
132/g
2
6
On turf2
190
95/g
1
0
Outdoors6
718
120/g
3
6

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7TB69 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 4 rush yds, 0 TD30.6
Week 8SF168 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD21.7
Week 9NYG144 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 12 rush yds, 0 TD27.4
Week 10TEN116 pass yds, 0 TD, 2 INT · 9 rush yds, 0 TD23.9
Week 11IND175 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 5 rush yds, 0 TD26.9
Week 12DAL46 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 2 rush yds, 0 TD37.3

Craig Krenzel — common questions

What position does Craig Krenzel play?
Craig Krenzel is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Craig Krenzel played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Craig Krenzel has played for CHI (2004).
Where did Craig Krenzel go to college?
Craig Krenzel played college football at Ohio State.
When was Craig Krenzel drafted?
Craig Krenzel was selected in round 5, 148th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Craig Krenzel scored?
Craig Krenzel has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 passing).
What is Craig Krenzel's ScoutIndex Rating?
Craig Krenzel rated 15.1 for 2004, the 1st percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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