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Joel Makovicka

FB

A 4th-round pick (116th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, Joel Makovicka has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2002 with ARI, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. His efficiency stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 47 catches for 264 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 251#

College

Nebraska

Draft

Rd 4, 116th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2002

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
59.3

86th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 20 touches

Volume×0.1-0.55
Receiving×0.14-0.01
Total EPA×0.24+0.71
Conversion×0.1+0.26
Ball security×0.06+0.41
Yards/carry×0.12+1.24
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.31

2002 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size68▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency74▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry91▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion75▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving51▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security70▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume45▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency94▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002ARI59.3105415813
2001ARI46.4161916951
2000ARI42.7108618
1999ARI30.815710701

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Joel Makovicka has played in 51 regular-season games, all with ARI.

He has rushed for 88 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 47 passes for 264 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with ARI: 95 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
5
1.3/g
16
4/g
2
Away6
10
1.7/g
65
11/g
1
In division2
2
1.0/g
22
11/g
0
Out of division8
13
1.6/g
59
7/g
3
In wins2
5
2.5/g
19
10/g
1
In losses8
10
1.3/g
62
8/g
2
On grass8
11
1.4/g
52
7/g
2
On turf2
4
2.0/g
29
15/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
22
22/g
0
Outdoors9
13
1.4/g
59
7/g
3

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 3LAC1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 5CAR10 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 11PHI2 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD54.4
Week 12LV2 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD66.7
Week 13KC—49.3
Week 14DET27 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 1 TD61.3
Week 15LAR17 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 16SF—48.4
Week 17DEN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD49.9

Joel Makovicka — common questions

What position does Joel Makovicka play?
Joel Makovicka is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Joel Makovicka played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Joel Makovicka has played for ARI (1999–2002).
Where did Joel Makovicka go to college?
Joel Makovicka played college football at Nebraska.
When was Joel Makovicka drafted?
Joel Makovicka was selected in round 4, 116th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Joel Makovicka scored?
Joel Makovicka has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 receiving).
What is Joel Makovicka's ScoutIndex Rating?
Joel Makovicka rated 59.3 for 2002, the 86th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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