A 1st-round pick (1st overall) in the 1996 NFL Draft out of USC; West Los Angeles College, Keyshawn Johnson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2006 with CAR, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. His 54.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 68th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. His volume stands out most — the 100th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 598 catches for 7,634 yards and 41 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 211#
College
USC; West Los Angeles College
Draft
Rd 1, 1st overall (1996)
Seasons
1996–2006
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology85th percentile among WRs
15 games · 180 targets
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size89▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands80▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat32▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share98▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share95▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume100▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Keyshawn Johnson has played in 121 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: NYJ (1999), TB (2000–2003), DAL (2004–2005), CAR (2006).
He has rushed for 31 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 598 passes for 7,634 yards and 41 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with TB: 1,266 yards and 1 touchdown in 15 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 79.6, in the 93rd percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game13 vs PIT, 2004 Week 6
- Most receiving yards in a game194 on 8 catches, 1 TD vs NE, 1999 Week 1
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 52 7.4/g | 563 80/g | 1 |
| Away | 8 | 54 6.8/g | 703 88/g | 0 |
| In division | 8 | 63 7.9/g | 684 86/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 7 | 43 6.1/g | 582 83/g | 0 |
| In wins | 9 | 56 6.2/g | 600 67/g | 1 |
| In losses | 6 | 50 8.3/g | 666 111/g | 0 |
| On grass | 11 | 80 7.3/g | 970 88/g | 1 |
| On turf | 4 | 26 6.5/g | 296 74/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 19 6.3/g | 225 75/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 87 7.3/g | 1,041 87/g | 1 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PHI | 3 rec, 75 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | DAL | 7 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD | 62.9 |
| Week 3 | MIN | 7 rec, 96 yds, 0 TD | 66.2 |
| Week 4 | GB | 9 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD | 67.8 |
| Week 5 | TEN | 8 rec, 140 yds, 0 TD | 73.1 |
| Week 6 | PIT | 10 rec, 159 yds, 0 TD | 79.5 |
| Week 7 | MIN | 5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD | 62.9 |
| Week 8 | GB | 6 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD | 55.6 |
| Week 9 | DET | 7 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD | 58.8 |
| Week 10 | CHI | 12 rec, 89 yds, 0 TD | 42.5 |
| Week 11 | LAR | 5 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD | 58.6 |
| Week 12 | CIN | 7 rec, 85 yds, 0 TD | 70.8 |
| Week 13 | DET | 10 rec, 101 yds, 1 TD | 70.2 |
| Week 14 | CHI | 7 rec, 119 yds, 0 TD | 44.7 |
| Week 15 | NO | 2 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 43.1 |
| Week 16 | BAL | 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD | 32.9 |
Keyshawn Johnson — common questions
- What position does Keyshawn Johnson play?
- Keyshawn Johnson is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Keyshawn Johnson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Keyshawn Johnson has played for NYJ (1999), TB (2000–2003), DAL (2004–2005), CAR (2006).
- Where did Keyshawn Johnson go to college?
- Keyshawn Johnson played college football at USC; West Los Angeles College.
- When was Keyshawn Johnson drafted?
- Keyshawn Johnson was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Keyshawn Johnson scored?
- Keyshawn Johnson has 42 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 41 receiving).
- What is Keyshawn Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Keyshawn Johnson rated 59.8 for 2006, the 81st percentile among WRs (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
- Jake DelhommeQB · 2006
- Steve SmithWR · 2006
- DeShaun FosterRB · 2006
- DeAngelo WilliamsRB · 2006
- Chris WeinkeQB · 2006
- Drew CarterWR · 2006
- Brad HooverFB · 2006
- Kris MangumTE · 2006
Drafted in round 1, 1996
- Kevin HardyOLB · pick 2
- Simeon RiceDE · pick 3
- Jonathan OgdenOT · pick 4
- Cedric JonesDE · pick 5
- Lawrence PhillipsRB · pick 6
- Terry GlennWR · pick 7
- Tim BiakabutukaRB · pick 8
- Rickey DudleyTE · pick 9