Drafted 36th overall in the 2nd round of the 2001 draft, Chad Johnson arrived from Oregon State; Langston University; Santa Monica. He last played in 2011 with NE, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. His 62.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 82nd percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Across 11 NFL seasons, he has totaled 766 catches for 11,060 yards and 67 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 192#
College
Oregon State; Langston University; Santa Monica
Draft
Rd 2, 36th overall (2001)
Seasons
2001–2011
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology99th percentile among WRs · limited sample
16 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed20▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst6▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility13▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size41▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Shareno data▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 11 NFL seasons on file, Chad Johnson has played in 164 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CIN (2001–2010), NE (2011).
He has rushed for 175 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 766 passes for 11,060 yards and 67 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with CIN: 1,440 yards and 8 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 71.7, in the 91st percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game26 vs LAC, 2009 Week 15
- Most receiving yards in a game260 on 11 catches, 2 TD vs LAC, 2006 Week 10
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 47 5.9/g | 778 97/g | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 50 6.3/g | 654 82/g | 5 |
| In division | 6 | 30 5.0/g | 440 73/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 67 6.7/g | 992 99/g | 8 |
| In wins | 11 | 67 6.1/g | 925 84/g | 6 |
| In losses | 5 | 30 6.0/g | 507 101/g | 3 |
| On grass | 5 | 29 5.8/g | 410 82/g | 4 |
| On turf | 11 | 68 6.2/g | 1,022 93/g | 5 |
| Indoors | 1 | 11 11.0/g | 99 99/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 86 5.7/g | 1,333 89/g | 8 |
2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PIT | 4 rec, 59 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | CLE | 11 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 91 yds, 0 TD | 65.1 |
| Week 2 | MIN | 7 rec, 139 yds, 1 TD | 88.4 |
| Week 3 | CHI | -1 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 77 yds, 2 TD | 71.9 |
| Week 4 | HOU | 7 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD | 56 |
| Week 5 | JAX | 5 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD | 58 |
| Week 6 | TEN | 8 rec, 135 yds, 1 TD | 96.7 |
| Week 7 | PIT | 4 rec, 94 yds, 0 TD | 66.9 |
| Week 8 | GB | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 52.7 |
| Week 9 | BAL | 5 rec, 91 yds, 0 TD | 74.7 |
| Week 11 | IND | 8 rec, 189 yds, 1 TD | 93.8 |
| Week 12 | BAL | 5 rec, 88 yds, 1 TD | 72.3 |
| Week 13 | PIT | 5 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 51.9 |
| Week 14 | CLE | 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 46.2 |
| Week 15 | DET | 9 rush yds, 0 TD · 11 rec, 99 yds, 1 TD | 88.8 |
| Week 16 | BUF | 9 rec, 117 yds, 1 TD | 80.2 |
| Week 17 | KC | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 52.4 |
Chad Johnson — common questions
- What position does Chad Johnson play?
- Chad Johnson is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Chad Johnson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chad Johnson has played for CIN (2001–2010), NE (2011).
- Where did Chad Johnson go to college?
- Chad Johnson played college football at Oregon State; Langston University; Santa Monica.
- When was Chad Johnson drafted?
- Chad Johnson was selected in round 2, 36th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Chad Johnson scored?
- Chad Johnson has 67 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (67 receiving).
- What is Chad Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Chad Johnson rated 48.2 for 2011, the 58th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Wes WelkerWR · 2011
- Rob GronkowskiTE · 2011
- Aaron HernandezTE · 2011
- BenJarvus Green-EllisRB · 2011
- Deion BranchWR · 2011
- Danny WoodheadRB · 2011
- Stevan RidleyRB · 2011
Drafted in round 2, 2001
- Drew BreesQB · pick 32
- Quincy MorganWR · pick 33
- Kyle Vanden BoschDE · pick 34
- Alge CrumplerTE · pick 35
- Idrees BashirDB · pick 37
- Anthony ThomasRB · pick 38
- Kendrell BellOLB · pick 39
- Ken LucasCB · pick 40