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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 yards/carry, which grades in the 81st 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

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.3

73th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 12 touches

Volume×0.1-0.63
Receiving×0.14+0.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.26
Conversion×0.1-0.09
Ball security×0.06+0.23
Yards/carry×0.12+0.36
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.19

2006 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed12▶

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

Burst56▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility26▶

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

Size71▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency73▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry81▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion43▶

(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 Security60▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume38▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency73▶

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)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
3
0.5/g
24
4/g
0
Away3
4
1.3/g
13
4/g
1
In division4
5
1.3/g
36
9/g
1
Out of division5
2
0.4/g
1
0/g
0
In wins5
6
1.2/g
31
6/g
1
In losses4
1
0.3/g
6
2/g
0
On grass9
7
0.8/g
37
4/g
1
Outdoors9
7
0.8/g
37
4/g
1

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2KC18 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD62.3
Week 5BAL5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 10LV2 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD53.5
Week 11LAC7 rush yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 12KC1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 13SEA—46.5
Week 15ARI1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 16CIN—47.7
Week 17SF—47.9

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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