ScoutIndex

PIT PIT

Brandon Johnson

LB

Drafted 142nd overall in the 5th round of the 2006 draft, Brandon Johnson arrived from Louisville. His most recent season came in 2012 with PIT, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 34.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 16th percentile.

Size

6'5", 245#

College

Louisville

Draft

Rd 5, 142nd overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2012

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
34.2

16th percentile among DEFs

9 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.55
Pass rush×0.3-0.70
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-0.97
Availability×0.1-0.25

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012PIT34.29
2011CIN47.910
2010CIN44.914
2009CIN55.613
2008CIN55.515
2007ARI31.42
2006ARI35.91

Career profile

Brandon Johnson has appeared in 64 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: ARI (2006–2007), CIN (2008–2011), PIT (2012).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 55.6, in the 66th percentile among DEFs that year.

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2NYJ—40
Week 6TEN—40.6
Week 7CIN—39.1
Week 9NYG—40.7
Week 10KC—39.3
Week 13BAL—40.5
Week 14LAC—39.6
Week 16CIN—39.2
Week 17CLE—40.4

Brandon Johnson — common questions

What position does Brandon Johnson play?
Brandon Johnson is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Brandon Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Johnson has played for ARI (2006–2007), CIN (2008–2011), PIT (2012).
Where did Brandon Johnson go to college?
Brandon Johnson played college football at Louisville.
When was Brandon Johnson drafted?
Brandon Johnson was selected in round 5, 142nd overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brandon Johnson scored?
Brandon Johnson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brandon Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Johnson rated 34.2 for 2012, the 16th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2006

Also from Louisville