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Jakob Johnson

RB

Jakob Johnson plays RB in the NFL. He's currently with HOU, in his 7th season in the league. Few match his size, which grades in the 99th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 19 catches for 105 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'3", 255#

College

Tennessee

Draft

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Seasons

2019–2025

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.9

52th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 8 touches

Volume×0.1-0.83
Receiving×0.14-0.18
Total EPA×0.24+0.46
Conversion×0.1+0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.09
Yards/carry×0.12+0.09
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.07

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size99▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency57▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry61▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion55▶

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

Receiving

Receiving41▶

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

Impact

Ball Security43▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume23▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency73▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025HOU51.52
2024NYG511
2023LV52.78112
2022LV47.111510
2021NE51.96443
2020NE50.988351
2019NE50.7115

Career profile

Jakob Johnson has appeared in 37 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: NE (2019–2021), LV (2022–2023), NYG (2024), HOU (2025).

As a receiver he has caught 19 passes for 105 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with NE: 43 yards and 0 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
4
1.3/g
27
9/g
0
Away5
4
0.8/g
8
2/g
1
In division2
2
1.0/g
6
3/g
0
Out of division6
6
1.0/g
29
5/g
1
In wins4
6
1.5/g
33
8/g
0
In losses4
2
0.5/g
2
1/g
1
On grass4
4
1.0/g
27
7/g
0
On turf4
4
1.0/g
8
2/g
1
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
1
1/g
0
Outdoors7
7
1.0/g
34
5/g
1

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2SEA1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD49.2
Week 3LV1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48.9
Week 4KC—47.4
Week 7SF1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 9NYJ2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48.4
Week 10BAL2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD58.3
Week 13LAC1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 15MIA—43.1

Jakob Johnson — common questions

What position does Jakob Johnson play?
Jakob Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jakob Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jakob Johnson has played for NE (2019–2021), LV (2022–2023), NYG (2024), HOU (2025).
Where did Jakob Johnson go to college?
Jakob Johnson played college football at Tennessee.
How many touchdowns has Jakob Johnson scored?
Jakob Johnson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Jakob Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jakob Johnson rated 51.5 for 2025, the 60th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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