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Charles Johnson

WR

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 88th 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
34.5

10th percentile among WRs

11 games · 25 targets

Role×0.14-1.04
Hands×0.1-1.07
Volume×0.12-0.55
Total EPA×0.22-0.63
EPA/target×0.3-0.75
Yards/target×0.12-1.35

2001 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).

Size61▶

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

Receiving

Hands58▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat88▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share15▶

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

Air-Yards Share41▶

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

Impact

Efficiency19▶

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

Volume43▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2002BUF43.89339
2001NE34.511141111
2000PHI57.91618566427
1999PHI40.511344141

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)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
8
1.3/g
82
14/g
1
Away5
6
1.2/g
29
6/g
0
In division5
6
1.2/g
34
7/g
0
Out of division6
8
1.3/g
77
13/g
1
In wins7
7
1.0/g
67
10/g
1
In losses4
7
1.8/g
44
11/g
0
On grass9
11
1.2/g
97
11/g
1
On turf2
3
1.5/g
14
7/g
0
Indoors2
3
1.5/g
14
7/g
0
Outdoors9
11
1.2/g
97
11/g
1

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPIT2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CIN1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 2NYJ2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD29.9
Week 3IND1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 6IND2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 7DEN2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD36.8
Week 8ATL1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 9BUF1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48
Week 10LAR2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 11NO2 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD72.2
Week 12NYJ—37
Week 13CLE—39.3

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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