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Buddy Johnson

LB

Buddy Johnson came into the league as a 4th-round selection (140th overall) in 2021, drafted out of Texas A&M. He's currently with CHI, in his 6th season in the league.

Size

6'2", 240#

College

Texas A&M

Draft

Rd 4, 140th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
33

15th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.50
Pass rush×0.3-0.74
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-0.96
Availability×0.1-0.73

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CHI32.31
2025IND38.77
2024DAL336
2023DAL33.71
2021PIT33.12

Career profile

Buddy Johnson has appeared in 17 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: PIT (2021), DAL (2023–2024), IND (2025), CHI (2026).

2024 splits

regular season

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5PIT—39.4
Week 8SF—40.5
Week 9ATL—40.6
Week 11HOU—40
Week 12WAS—39.1
Week 16TB—40.4

Buddy Johnson — common questions

What position does Buddy Johnson play?
Buddy Johnson is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Buddy Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Buddy Johnson has played for PIT (2021), DAL (2023–2024), IND (2025), CHI (2026).
Where did Buddy Johnson go to college?
Buddy Johnson played college football at Texas A&M.
When was Buddy Johnson drafted?
Buddy Johnson was selected in round 4, 140th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Buddy Johnson scored?
Buddy Johnson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Buddy Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Buddy Johnson rated 32.3 for 2026, the 2nd percentile among DEFs (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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