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Kurt Kittner | QB | Illinois | Big Ten Conference
Selected by Atlanta Falcons in round 5, pick 23 (158 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'2 211 4.88 3.79
Kurt Kittner
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Productive collegiate quarterback that has started since he was a true freshman. Second team All-Conference selection last year when he threw for 55.3%/2,994/23/13 after 58.2%/1,982/18/8 as a junior. MVP of the Micron PC Bowl during his sophomore campaign when his totals were 54.5%/2,702/24/5 for the year.

Tough, hard-nosed quarterback with great leadership skills. Sets up to throw with solid fundamentals displaying good footwork, ball positioning and poised under pressure. Patient, goes through receiver progressions and quick delivering the pass or getting the ball out of his hands. Takes what the defense gives him and does not make bad decisions under pressure.Sits in the pocket and gets hammered in order to get the pass off. Buys time for his receivers, reads the blitz, all along displaying the ability to get outside the tackle and throw on the move. Lacks the pinpoint accuracy but lays the pass into the open field and gives his receivers a chance to run to the ball. Intermediate throws display zip but overall cannot drive the ball downfield and under throws his deep targets. Not accurate passing on the run. Throws with a three-quarters delivery and has difficulty seeing over the line of scrimmage because of his height. Occasionally tosses the ball into coverage. A bit slow coming out of the gate at times and not always in tune with his receivers. Inconsistent all week at the Senior Bowl and really did nothing to distinguish himself or stand out amongst the crowd. Took well to coaching most of his college career, competitive and someone that can be successful at the next level if offered patience, guidance and asked to play within himself. Late Second Round.

2001 Passing Statistics
Attempts Completions Completion % Passing Yards Touchdowns Interceptions
409 221 54 % 3256 27 14

2001 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
-14 42 -0.2 2

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