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Kerry Collins

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A 1st-round pick (5th overall) in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Kerry Collins has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2011 with IND, a career spanning 17 NFL seasons. His 54.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 73rd percentile among QBs — solidly above average. His size stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 13 NFL seasons, he has totaled 31,419 passing yards and 157 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 247#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 1, 5th overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–2011

2004 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
47.5

46th percentile among QBs

14 games · 537 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.50
Total EPA×0.24-0.30
Conversion×0.08-0.58
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.14
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.120.00
Ball security×0.12-0.90

2004 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group 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).

Size94▶

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

Passing

Arm Strength92▶

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 Security15▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance94▶

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

Mobility31▶

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

Impact

Efficiency42▶

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

Volume92▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion32▶

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

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011IND37.334812-1
2010TEN54.1101823141
2009TEN42.1712256151
2008TEN571626811249
2007TEN53.86531-3
2006TEN3235491
2005LV58.115375920381
2004LV47.51434952135
2003NYG49.11331101349
2002NYG7416407319-3
2001NYG52.516376419731-2
2000NYG76.316361022651
1999NYG48.91023188362

Career profile

Across 13 NFL seasons on file, Kerry Collins has played in 145 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: NYG (1999–2003), LV (2004–2005), TEN (2006–2010), IND (2011).

As a passer he has thrown for 31,419 yards and 157 touchdowns with 133 interceptions. He has rushed for 354 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2002 with NYG: 4,073 yards and 19 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 76.3, in the 94th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2004 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home7
1,797
257/g
13
7
Away7
1,698
243/g
8
13
In division6
1,525
254/g
12
6
Out of division8
1,970
246/g
9
14
In wins4
1,169
292/g
10
5
In losses10
2,326
233/g
11
15
On grass12
3,084
257/g
20
16
On turf2
411
206/g
1
4
Indoors2
411
206/g
1
4
Outdoors12
3,084
257/g
20
16

2004 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3TB228 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT54.8
Week 4HOU237 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT18.6
Week 5IND245 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD25.9
Week 6DEN136 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT33.4
Week 7NO350 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD59.4
Week 8LAC263 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT50.2
Week 9CAR231 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 11LAC227 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 0 TD67.1
Week 12DEN339 pass yds, 4 TD, 2 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 13KC343 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD66.2
Week 14ATL166 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT39
Week 15TEN371 pass yds, 5 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD69.2
Week 16KC217 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT54.8
Week 17JAX142 pass yds, 0 TD, 3 INT8.2

Kerry Collins — common questions

What position does Kerry Collins play?
Kerry Collins is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Kerry Collins played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kerry Collins has played for NYG (1999–2003), LV (2004–2005), TEN (2006–2010), IND (2011).
Where did Kerry Collins go to college?
Kerry Collins played college football at Penn State.
When was Kerry Collins drafted?
Kerry Collins was selected in round 1, 5th overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kerry Collins scored?
Kerry Collins has 162 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (157 passing, 5 rushing).
What is Kerry Collins's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kerry Collins rated 37.3 for 2011, the 13th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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