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58
Games
88
Rush Yards
47
Receptions
264
Rec Yards
5
Rec TD
16
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Joel Makovicka Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2002 with ARI (81 receiving yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ARI | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | ARI | 10 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | ARI | 16 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| 2002 | ARI | 10 | 5 | 54 | 0 |
| Career | 51 | 17 | 88 | 0 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ARI | 15 | 19 | 10 | 70 | 1 |
| 2000 | ARI | 10 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 | ARI | 16 | 28 | 16 | 95 | 1 |
| 2002 | ARI | 10 | 19 | 15 | 81 | 3 |
| Career | 51 | 75 | 47 | 264 | 5 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Joel Makovicka is a former fullback out of Nebraska, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 116th overall pick (round 4) in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 58 regular-season games from 1999 to 2002, with the Arizona Cardinals.
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