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Brandon Johnson

WR

Brandon Johnson is an NFL WR. Now with PIT, he's in his 5th NFL season. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 26 catches for 335 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 195#

College

UCF; Tennessee

Draft

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Seasons

2022–2026

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
23.8

1th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 14 targets

Role×0.14-0.39
Hands×0.1-1.24
Volume×0.12-0.65
Total EPA×0.22-1.28
EPA/target×0.3-2.30
Yards/target×0.12-1.48

2022 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size53▶

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

Receiving

Hands13▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat69▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability25▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share41▶

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

Air-Yards Share70▶

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

Impact

Efficiency1▶

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

Volume39▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024PIT46.1119
2023DEN63.110192844
2022DEN23.856421

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Brandon Johnson has played in 16 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DEN (2022–2023), PIT (2024).

As a receiver he has caught 26 passes for 335 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2023 with DEN: 284 yards and 4 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2022 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
4
1.0/g
32
8/g
0
Away1
2
2.0/g
10
10/g
1
In division3
1
0.3/g
2
1/g
0
Out of division2
5
2.5/g
40
20/g
1
In wins2
3
1.5/g
30
15/g
0
In losses3
3
1.0/g
12
4/g
1
On grass5
6
1.2/g
42
8/g
1
Outdoors5
6
1.2/g
42
8/g
1

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11LV1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD36.9
Week 12CAR2 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD38.6
Week 14KC—4.5
Week 15ARI3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 18LAC—42.8

Brandon Johnson — common questions

What position does Brandon Johnson play?
Brandon Johnson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Brandon Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Johnson has played for DEN (2022–2023), PIT (2024).
Where did Brandon Johnson go to college?
Brandon Johnson played college football at UCF; Tennessee.
How many touchdowns has Brandon Johnson scored?
Brandon Johnson has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 receiving).
What is Brandon Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Johnson rated 46.1 for 2024, the 53rd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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