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Austin Johnson

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Austin Johnson is an NFL FB. He last played in 2017 with TB, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. His size stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 7 catches for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'2", 240#

College

Tennessee

Draft

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Seasons

2013–2017

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
61.9

82th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 9 touches

Volume×0.1-0.83
Receiving×0.14-0.13
Total EPA×0.24+1.03
Conversion×0.1+1.24
Ball security×0.06+0.14
Yards/carry×0.12-0.18
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.99

2015 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size96▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency87▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry42▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion87▶

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

Receiving

Receiving45▶

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

Impact

Ball Security46▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume22▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency96▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016TB51.41
2015NO61.9691530
2014NO586222151

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Austin Johnson has played in 13 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NO (2014–2015), TB (2016).

He has rushed for 31 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 45 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2015 with NO: 30 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2015 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
3
1.0/g
25
8/g
0
Away3
2
0.7/g
5
2/g
0
In division3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division3
5
1.7/g
30
10/g
0
In wins2
2
1.0/g
19
10/g
0
In losses4
3
0.8/g
11
3/g
0
On grass2
2
1.0/g
5
3/g
0
On turf4
3
0.8/g
25
6/g
0
Indoors5
5
1.0/g
30
6/g
0
Outdoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 2TB1 rush yds, 1 TD57.1
Week 3CAR4 rush yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 15DET1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 16JAX2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD59.1
Week 17ATL—48.4

Austin Johnson — common questions

What position does Austin Johnson play?
Austin Johnson is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Austin Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Austin Johnson has played for NO (2014–2015), TB (2016).
Where did Austin Johnson go to college?
Austin Johnson played college football at Tennessee.
How many touchdowns has Austin Johnson scored?
Austin Johnson has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Austin Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Austin Johnson rated 51.4 for 2016, the 61st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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