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Kevin Johnson

WR

A 2nd-round pick (32nd overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Syracuse, Kevin Johnson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2005 with DET, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 41.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the WR average, in the 31st percentile. His air-yards share stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 384 catches for 4,595 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 195#

College

Syracuse

Draft

Rd 2, 32nd overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2005

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
54.5

70th percentile among WRs

16 games · 136 targets

Role×0.14+1.76
Hands×0.1-1.13
Volume×0.12+1.66
Total EPA×0.22+0.26
EPA/target×0.3-0.39
Yards/target×0.12-0.23

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size36▶

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

Receiving

Hands12▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat75▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability48▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share96▶

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

Air-Yards Share99▶

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

Impact

Efficiency37▶

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

Volume92▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005DET40.8517133
2004BAL49.114353731
2003JAX58.115586343
2002CLE41.316331677034
2001CLE79.5168410979
2000CLE38.6162357669
1999CLE54.516-6669868

Career profile

Kevin Johnson has appeared in 98 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: CLE (1999–2002), JAX (2003), BAL (2004), DET (2005).

As a passer he has thrown for 56 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. As a receiver he has caught 384 passes for 4,595 yards and 25 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with CLE: 1,097 yards and 9 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 79.5, in the 94th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
33
4.1/g
488
61/g
2
Away8
33
4.1/g
498
62/g
6
In division10
41
4.1/g
599
60/g
4
Out of division6
25
4.2/g
387
65/g
4
In wins2
9
4.5/g
169
85/g
3
In losses14
57
4.1/g
817
58/g
5
On grass12
47
3.9/g
647
54/g
5
On turf4
19
4.8/g
339
85/g
3
Indoors2
7
3.5/g
131
66/g
2
Outdoors14
59
4.2/g
855
61/g
6

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 2TEN4 rec, 62 yds, 1 TD74
Week 3BAL2 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD31.3
Week 4NE6 rec, 131 yds, 1 TD80
Week 5CIN5 rec, 73 yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 6JAX3 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 7LAR3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD26.5
Week 8NO4 rec, 96 yds, 2 TD89.3
Week 9BAL3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD40.1
Week 10PIT5 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD68.4
Week 11CAR5 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD36.7
Week 12TEN6 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD77.2
Week 13LAC5 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD36.8
Week 14CIN-6 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 135 yds, 0 TD71.8
Week 15JAX4 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 16IND2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD46.1

Kevin Johnson — common questions

What position does Kevin Johnson play?
Kevin Johnson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Kevin Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Kevin Johnson has played for CLE (1999–2002), JAX (2003), BAL (2004), DET (2005).
Where did Kevin Johnson go to college?
Kevin Johnson played college football at Syracuse.
When was Kevin Johnson drafted?
Kevin Johnson was selected in round 2, 32nd overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Kevin Johnson scored?
Kevin Johnson has 26 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 25 receiving).
What is Kevin Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Kevin Johnson rated 40.8 for 2005, the 38th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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