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Bethel Johnson

WR

Bethel Johnson came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (45th overall) in 2003, drafted out of Texas A&M. His most recent season came in 2006 with MIN, capping a 4-season NFL career. Target Share is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 39 catches for 606 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 200#

College

Texas A&M

Draft

Rd 2, 45th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2006

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43.7

45th percentile among WRs · limited sample

11 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14-0.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22-0.58
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12-0.01

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed86▶

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

Burst79▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size34▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability87▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share97▶

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

Air-Yards Share38▶

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

Impact

Efficiency51▶

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

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006MIN43.71189156
2005NE38.1114671
2004NE43138101741
2003NE44.215-12162092

Career profile

Bethel Johnson has appeared in 50 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NE (2003–2005), MIN (2006).

He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 39 passes for 606 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with NE: 209 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
5
1.0/g
112
22/g
0
Away6
4
0.7/g
44
7/g
0
In division4
4
1.0/g
83
21/g
0
Out of division7
5
0.7/g
73
10/g
0
In wins3
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses8
9
1.1/g
156
20/g
0
On grass4
4
1.0/g
44
11/g
0
On turf7
5
0.7/g
112
16/g
0
Indoors6
5
0.8/g
112
19/g
0
Outdoors5
4
0.8/g
44
9/g
0

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7SEA4 rush yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 8NE2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 9SF5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47
Week 10GB2 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD56.6
Week 11MIA1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 12ARI—37.2
Week 13CHI—38.2
Week 14DET-2 rush yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 15NYJ—37.2
Week 16GB2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 17LAR1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD43

Bethel Johnson — common questions

What position does Bethel Johnson play?
Bethel Johnson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Bethel Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bethel Johnson has played for NE (2003–2005), MIN (2006).
Where did Bethel Johnson go to college?
Bethel Johnson played college football at Texas A&M.
When was Bethel Johnson drafted?
Bethel Johnson was selected in round 2, 45th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Bethel Johnson scored?
Bethel Johnson has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Bethel Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Bethel Johnson rated 43.7 for 2006, the 45th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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