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Kyle Johnson

RB

Drafted 145th overall in the 5th round of the 2002 draft, Kyle Johnson arrived from Syracuse. He last played in 2007 with DEN, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 33 catches for 323 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 242#

College

Syracuse

Draft

Rd 5, 145th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2007

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
62.7

89th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 21 touches

Volume×0.1-0.58
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+1.64
Conversion×0.1+1.05
Ball security×0.06+0.35
Yards/carry×0.12-0.14
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.37

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed10▶

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

Burst62▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility27▶

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

Size70▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency78▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry38▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion90▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security68▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume45▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency96▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2007DEN48.51
2006DEN52.39307371
2005DEN62.71391171605
2004DEN53.9991262

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Kyle Johnson has played in 32 regular-season games, all with DEN.

He has rushed for 39 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 33 passes for 323 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with DEN: 160 yards and 5 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
6
1.0/g
48
8/g
3
Away7
11
1.6/g
112
16/g
2
In division5
5
1.0/g
43
9/g
0
Out of division8
12
1.5/g
117
15/g
5
In wins10
11
1.1/g
103
10/g
3
In losses3
6
2.0/g
57
19/g
2
On grass11
14
1.3/g
110
10/g
4
On turf2
3
1.5/g
50
25/g
1
Outdoors13
17
1.3/g
160
12/g
5

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPIT——
Week 1MIA2 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD62
Week 2LAC3 rush yds, 1 TD56.7
Week 3KC5 rush yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 4JAX1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 5WAS1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD47
Week 6NE1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD51.5
Week 7NYG2 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD55.1
Week 8PHI1 rec, 6 yds, 1 TD51.1
Week 10LV1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD50
Week 12DAL1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD52
Week 13KC2 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD45.2
Week 14BAL3 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD59.9
Week 17LAC2 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD52.1

Kyle Johnson — common questions

What position does Kyle Johnson play?
Kyle Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kyle Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kyle Johnson has played for DEN (2004–2007).
Where did Kyle Johnson go to college?
Kyle Johnson played college football at Syracuse.
When was Kyle Johnson drafted?
Kyle Johnson was selected in round 5, 145th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kyle Johnson scored?
Kyle Johnson has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 8 receiving).
What is Kyle Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kyle Johnson rated 48.5 for 2007, the 51st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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