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Larry Johnson

RB

A 1st-round pick (27th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Penn State, Larry Johnson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2011 with MIA, capping a 9-season NFL career. His 13.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 2nd percentile. His volume stands out most — the 84th percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6,204 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 235#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 1, 27th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2011

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
13.7

2th percentile among RBs

14 games · 193 touches

Volume×0.1+1.07
Receiving×0.14-0.90
Total EPA×0.24-2.65
Conversion×0.1-1.99
Ball security×0.06+0.51
Yards/carry×0.12-2.49
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.89

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

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).

Size79▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency3▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry1▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion4▶

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

Receiving

Receiving13▶

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

Impact

Ball Security76▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume84▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency2▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011MIA51.112
2010WAS46.222
2009KC13.7145621580
2008KC47.3124187451274
2007KC22.485593301861
2006KC81.416178917414102
2005KC9916175020333431
2004KC9985819222782
2003KC52.3585112

Career profile

Larry Johnson has appeared in 82 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: KC (2003–2009), WAS (2010), MIA (2011).

As a passer he has thrown for 4 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 6,204 yards and 55 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 154 passes for 1,373 yards and 6 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2006 with KC: 1,789 yards and 17 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 99.0, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
339
48/g
0
10
1.4/g
56
8/g
0
Away7
223
32/g
0
5
0.7/g
24
3/g
0
In division3
234
78/g
0
6
2.0/g
46
15/g
0
Out of division11
328
30/g
0
9
0.8/g
34
3/g
0
In wins4
205
51/g
0
5
1.3/g
10
3/g
0
In losses10
357
36/g
0
10
1.0/g
70
7/g
0
On grass8
378
47/g
0
11
1.4/g
70
9/g
0
On turf6
184
31/g
0
4
0.7/g
10
2/g
0
Indoors1
4
4/g
0
1
1.0/g
6
6/g
0
Outdoors13
558
43/g
0
14
1.1/g
74
6/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD30.7
Week 2LV78 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 3PHI38 rush yds, 0 TD10.2
Week 4NYG53 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 5DAL37 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD20.4
Week 6WAS83 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 7LAC49 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD22.9
Week 11LV5 rush yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 12CLE107 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD68.6
Week 13DET4 rush yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 14MIN4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.9
Week 15LAC35 rush yds, 0 TD61.8
Week 16KC11 rush yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 17NYJ38 rush yds, 0 TD48.4

Larry Johnson — common questions

What position does Larry Johnson play?
Larry Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Larry Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Larry Johnson has played for KC (2003–2009), WAS (2010), MIA (2011).
Where did Larry Johnson go to college?
Larry Johnson played college football at Penn State.
When was Larry Johnson drafted?
Larry Johnson was selected in round 1, 27th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Larry Johnson scored?
Larry Johnson has 62 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 55 rushing, 6 receiving).
What is Larry Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Larry Johnson rated 51.1 for 2011, the 59th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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