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Kerryon Johnson

RB

A 2nd-round pick (43rd overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Auburn, Kerryon Johnson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2021 with PHI, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 31.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 8th percentile. His yards/carry stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,225 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 211#

College

Auburn

Draft

Rd 2, 43rd overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2021

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
66.4

89th percentile among RBs

10 games · 150 touches

Volume×0.1+0.73
Receiving×0.14+0.09
Total EPA×0.24+0.59
Conversion×0.1+1.25
Ball security×0.06-0.22
Yards/carry×0.12+2.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.80

2018 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.

Burst94▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility39▶

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

Size41▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency82▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry97▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion90▶

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

Receiving

Receiving56▶

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

Impact

Ball Security22▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume76▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency82▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020DET33141812191871
2019DET31.784033101271
2018DET66.4106413322131

Career profile

Kerryon Johnson has appeared in 32 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with DET.

He has rushed for 1,225 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 61 passes for 527 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2018 with DET: 641 yards and 3 touchdowns in 10 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2018: a 66.4, in the 89th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2018 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
297
59/g
1
15
3.0/g
123
25/g
0
Away5
344
69/g
2
17
3.4/g
90
18/g
1
In division3
158
53/g
1
11
3.7/g
60
20/g
1
Out of division7
483
69/g
2
21
3.0/g
153
22/g
0
In wins4
416
104/g
1
8
2.0/g
55
14/g
0
In losses6
225
38/g
2
24
4.0/g
158
26/g
1
On grass3
252
84/g
1
13
4.3/g
82
27/g
1
On turf7
389
56/g
2
19
2.7/g
131
19/g
0
Indoors7
389
56/g
2
19
2.7/g
131
19/g
0
Outdoors3
252
84/g
1
13
4.3/g
82
27/g
1

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ17 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD52
Week 2SF43 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 3NE101 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD77
Week 4DAL55 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD56.8
Week 5GB70 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD57.3
Week 7MIA158 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD81.8
Week 8SEA22 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 69 yds, 0 TD53
Week 9MIN37 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD29.2
Week 10CHI51 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD39.8
Week 11CAR87 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD79.3

Kerryon Johnson — common questions

What position does Kerryon Johnson play?
Kerryon Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Kerryon Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kerryon Johnson has played for DET (2018–2020).
Where did Kerryon Johnson go to college?
Kerryon Johnson played college football at Auburn.
When was Kerryon Johnson drafted?
Kerryon Johnson was selected in round 2, 43rd overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kerryon Johnson scored?
Kerryon Johnson has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Kerryon Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kerryon Johnson rated 33.0 for 2020, the 9th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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