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Chris Johnson

RB

A 1st-round pick (24th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft out of East Carolina, Chris Johnson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2017 with ARI, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Last season's 34.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 16th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His speed stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,651 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 203#

College

East Carolina

Draft

Rd 1, 24th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2017

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
55.9

76th percentile among RBs

15 games · 294 touches

Volume×0.1+2.03
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.71
Conversion×0.1-0.25
Ball security×0.06+0.73
Yards/carry×0.12+1.71
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.01

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed99▶

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

Burst92▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size24▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency49▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry96▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion33▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security83▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume94▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency23▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2017ARI33.94114543
2016ARI504951
2015ARI34.9118143658
2014NYJ34.8166631241511
2013TEN501610776423454
2012TEN27.4161243636232
2011TEN32.8161047457418
2010TEN37.716136411442451
2009TEN9916200614505032
2008TEN55.91512289432601

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Chris Johnson has played in 130 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: TEN (2008–2013), NYJ (2014), ARI (2015–2017).

He has rushed for 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 307 passes for 2,255 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2009 with TEN: 2,006 yards and 14 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
645
81/g
6
27
3.4/g
190
24/g
1
Away7
583
83/g
3
16
2.3/g
70
10/g
0
In division5
373
75/g
1
15
3.0/g
84
17/g
1
Out of division10
855
86/g
8
28
2.8/g
176
18/g
0
In wins13
1,117
86/g
9
38
2.9/g
243
19/g
1
In losses2
111
56/g
0
5
2.5/g
17
9/g
0
On grass12
950
79/g
7
37
3.1/g
235
20/g
1
On turf3
278
93/g
2
6
2.0/g
25
8/g
0
Indoors1
125
125/g
2
2
2.0/g
9
9/g
0
Outdoors14
1,103
79/g
7
41
2.9/g
251
18/g
1

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL72 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1JAX93 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD70.2
Week 2CIN109 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD63.7
Week 3HOU74 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD40.3
Week 4MIN61 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD61.3
Week 5BAL44 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD25.1
Week 7KC168 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD89.8
Week 8IND77 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD56.5
Week 9GB89 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD52
Week 10CHI8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD6.9
Week 11JAX64 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 12NYJ46 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD20.4
Week 13DET125 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD91.3
Week 14CLE136 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD93.1
Week 15HOU65 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD45
Week 16PIT69 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD44.2

Chris Johnson — common questions

What position does Chris Johnson play?
Chris Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chris Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Johnson has played for TEN (2008–2013), NYJ (2014), ARI (2015–2017).
Where did Chris Johnson go to college?
Chris Johnson played college football at East Carolina.
When was Chris Johnson drafted?
Chris Johnson was selected in round 1, 24th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Johnson scored?
Chris Johnson has 64 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (55 rushing, 9 receiving).
What is Chris Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Johnson rated 33.9 for 2017, the 13th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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