A 1st-round pick (17th overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Colorado, Charles Johnson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2002 with BUF, a career spanning 9 NFL seasons. His 57.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 76th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. His deep threat stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 107 catches for 1,206 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 205#
College
Colorado
Draft
Rd 1, 17th overall (1994)
Seasons
1994–2002
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology76th percentile among WRs
16 games · 100 targets
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size60▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands69▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat82▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share63▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share78▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency79▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume79▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Charles Johnson has played in 47 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: PHI (1999–2000), NE (2001), BUF (2002).
He has rushed for 18 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 107 passes for 1,206 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with PHI: 642 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 57.9, in the 76th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game15 vs NYG, 2000 Week 9
- Most receiving yards in a game93 on 5 catches, 2 TD vs CLE, 2000 Week 15
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 32 4.0/g | 348 44/g | 3 |
| Away | 8 | 24 3.0/g | 294 37/g | 4 |
| In division | 8 | 21 2.6/g | 249 31/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 8 | 35 4.4/g | 393 49/g | 5 |
| In wins | 11 | 39 3.5/g | 456 41/g | 5 |
| In losses | 5 | 17 3.4/g | 186 37/g | 2 |
| On grass | 5 | 16 3.2/g | 223 45/g | 3 |
| On turf | 11 | 40 3.6/g | 419 38/g | 4 |
| Indoors | 1 | 3 3.0/g | 48 48/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 53 3.5/g | 594 40/g | 6 |
2000 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | TB | 5 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | NYG | 5 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | DAL | 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 2 | NYG | 5 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD | 50.3 |
| Week 3 | GB | 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 4 | NO | 3 rec, 48 yds, 1 TD | 59.5 |
| Week 5 | ATL | 1 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD | 43.3 |
| Week 6 | WAS | 4 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD | 62.8 |
| Week 7 | ARI | 4 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD | 67.5 |
| Week 8 | CHI | 6 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD | 52.1 |
| Week 9 | NYG | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 25 yds, 1 TD | 55.4 |
| Week 10 | DAL | -6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 49.7 |
| Week 11 | PIT | 4 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 36.1 |
| Week 12 | ARI | — | 37.4 |
| Week 13 | WAS | 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 43.1 |
| Week 14 | TEN | 4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 54.7 |
| Week 15 | CLE | 5 rec, 93 yds, 2 TD | 74.7 |
| Week 17 | CIN | 4 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD | 67.3 |
Charles Johnson — common questions
- What position does Charles Johnson play?
- Charles Johnson is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Charles Johnson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Charles Johnson has played for PHI (1999–2000), NE (2001), BUF (2002).
- Where did Charles Johnson go to college?
- Charles Johnson played college football at Colorado.
- When was Charles Johnson drafted?
- Charles Johnson was selected in round 1, 17th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Charles Johnson scored?
- Charles Johnson has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 receiving).
- What is Charles Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Charles Johnson rated 43.8 for 2002, the 38th 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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- Travis HenryRB · 2002
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- Josh ReedWR · 2002
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- Jay RiemersmaTE · 2002
- Dave MooreTE · 2002
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- Marshall FaulkRB · pick 2
- Heath ShulerQB · pick 3
- Willie McGinestOLB · pick 4
- Trev AlbertsOLB · pick 5
- Trent DilferQB · pick 6
- Bryant YoungDT · pick 7
- Sam AdamsDT · pick 8
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