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David Johnson

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Drafted 241st overall in the 7th round of the 2009 draft, David Johnson arrived from Arkansas State. He last played in 2016 with PIT, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Few match his hands, which grades in the 96th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 31 catches for 304 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'2", 260#

College

Arkansas State

Draft

Rd 7, 241st overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2016

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
48.8

64th percentile among TEs · limited sample

11 games · 14 targets

Role×0.14-1.05
Hands×0.1+0.05
Volume×0.12-0.48
Total EPA×0.22-0.05
EPA/target×0.3+0.54
Yards/target×0.12-0.17

2011 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed41▶

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

Burst31▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility20▶

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

Size26▶

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

Receiving

Hands96▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat4▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability60▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share13▶

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

Air-Yards Share3▶

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

Impact

Efficiency81▶

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

Volume52▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016PIT40.811780
2015LAC31.64414
2014LAC43.2414
2013PIT53.64470
2011PIT48.81112911
2010PIT466446
2009PIT41.3529

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, David Johnson has played in 45 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: PIT (2009–2013), LAC (2014–2015), PIT (2016).

He has rushed for 4 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 31 passes for 304 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with PIT: 91 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
8
1.3/g
70
12/g
1
Away5
4
0.8/g
21
4/g
0
In division5
6
1.2/g
68
14/g
0
Out of division6
6
1.0/g
23
4/g
1
In wins9
10
1.1/g
60
7/g
1
In losses2
2
1.0/g
31
16/g
0
On grass9
10
1.1/g
82
9/g
1
On turf2
2
1.0/g
9
5/g
0
Indoors2
1
0.5/g
3
2/g
0
Outdoors9
11
1.2/g
88
10/g
1

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDEN——
Week 3IND1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD41.2
Week 4HOU1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 5TEN2 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD51.1
Week 7ARI—42.8
Week 8NE1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 9BAL1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 10CIN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.7
Week 13CIN1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD50
Week 14CLE2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 16LAR1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 17CLE1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD46.7

David Johnson — common questions

What position does David Johnson play?
David Johnson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has David Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Johnson has played for PIT (2009–2013), LAC (2014–2015), PIT (2016).
Where did David Johnson go to college?
David Johnson played college football at Arkansas State.
When was David Johnson drafted?
David Johnson was selected in round 7, 241st overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Johnson scored?
David Johnson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is David Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Johnson rated 40.8 for 2016, the 21st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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