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Johnny Holton

WR

Johnny Holton plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2020 with NYG, capping a 5-season NFL career. His deep threat stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 190#

College

Cincinnati; College of DuPage

Draft

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Seasons

2016–2020

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48.9

56th percentile among WRs · limited sample

14 games · 18 targets

Role×0.14-0.59
Hands×0.1-0.09
Volume×0.12-0.65
Total EPA×0.22-0.33
EPA/target×0.3-0.05
Yards/target×0.12+1.64

2017 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed25▶

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

Burst29▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size53▶

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

Receiving

Hands27▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat99▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability63▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share29▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share61▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency46▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume39▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2019PIT17.4129321
2018LV43.61
2017LV48.91492183
2016LV45.11243234

Career profile

Johnny Holton has appeared in 39 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: LV (2016–2018), PIT (2019).

He has rushed for 52 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with LV: 218 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
5
0.7/g
92
13/g
1
Away7
4
0.6/g
126
18/g
2
In division6
5
0.8/g
135
23/g
1
Out of division8
4
0.5/g
83
10/g
2
In wins5
6
1.2/g
136
27/g
2
In losses9
3
0.3/g
82
9/g
1
On grass13
9
0.7/g
218
17/g
3
On turf1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors14
9
0.6/g
218
16/g
3

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NYJ—41.6
Week 3WAS—42.7
Week 4DEN1 rec, 64 yds, 1 TD70.6
Week 6LAC—43.3
Week 7KC—43
Week 8BUF—43.2
Week 9MIA1 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD65.3
Week 11NE—36.3
Week 12DEN2 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD61.1
Week 13NYG3 rec, 39 yds, 1 TD47.9
Week 14KC2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD23
Week 15DAL—43.2
Week 16PHI—42.8
Week 17LAC—32.4

Johnny Holton — common questions

What position does Johnny Holton play?
Johnny Holton is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Johnny Holton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Johnny Holton has played for LV (2016–2018), PIT (2019).
Where did Johnny Holton go to college?
Johnny Holton played college football at Cincinnati; College of DuPage.
How many touchdowns has Johnny Holton scored?
Johnny Holton has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Johnny Holton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Johnny Holton rated 17.4 for 2019, the 0th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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