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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 efficiency, which grades in the 83rd 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

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
53.6

71th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 6 targets

Role×0.14-0.67
Hands×0.1+0.44
Volume×0.12-0.72
Total EPA×0.22-0.17
EPA/target×0.3+0.79
Yards/target×0.12+1.05

2013 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed40▶

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

Burst33▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility13▶

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

Size22▶

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

Receiving

Hands58▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat61▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability81▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share32▶

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

Air-Yards Share30▶

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

Impact

Efficiency83▶

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

Volume30▶

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)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
3
1.5/g
62
31/g
0
Away2
1
0.5/g
8
4/g
0
In division1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division3
4
1.3/g
70
23/g
0
In losses4
4
1.0/g
70
18/g
0
On grass3
4
1.3/g
70
23/g
0
On turf1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors4
4
1.0/g
70
18/g
0

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 2CIN—41
Week 3CHI2 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD69.6
Week 4MIN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD42.9

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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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2009

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