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Lonnie Johnson

TE

A 2nd-round pick (61st overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Florida State, Lonnie Johnson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with KC, capping a 6-season NFL career. His deep threat stands out most — the 80th percentile at the position.

Size

6'3", 246#

College

Florida State

Draft

Rd 2, 61st overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
45.7

43th percentile among TEs

12 games · 20 targets

Role×0.14-0.22
Hands×0.1+0.54
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22-0.27
EPA/target×0.3-0.27
Yards/target×0.12-0.82

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size11▶

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

Receiving

Hands12▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat80▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability31▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share49▶

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

Impact

Efficiency33▶

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

Volume64▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999KC45.71210981

Career profile

Lonnie Johnson has appeared in 12 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with KC.

As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 98 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away6
10
1.7/g
98
16/g
1
In division5
3
0.6/g
18
4/g
1
Out of division7
7
1.0/g
80
11/g
0
In wins6
1
0.2/g
6
1/g
0
In losses6
9
1.5/g
92
15/g
1
On grass10
4
0.4/g
47
5/g
0
On turf2
6
3.0/g
51
26/g
1
Indoors2
6
3.0/g
51
26/g
1
Outdoors10
4
0.4/g
47
5/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD74.4
Week 3DET—42.9
Week 4LAC—13
Week 5NE—42.7
Week 7BAL1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 9IND3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD70.8
Week 11SEA—43.5
Week 13DEN—44.1
Week 14MIN—34.9
Week 15PIT—43.5
Week 16SEA3 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD55.6
Week 17LV—40.1

Lonnie Johnson — common questions

What position does Lonnie Johnson play?
Lonnie Johnson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Lonnie Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lonnie Johnson has played for KC (1999).
Where did Lonnie Johnson go to college?
Lonnie Johnson played college football at Florida State.
When was Lonnie Johnson drafted?
Lonnie Johnson was selected in round 2, 61st overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lonnie Johnson scored?
Lonnie Johnson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Lonnie Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lonnie Johnson rated 45.7 for 1999, the 43rd percentile among TEs (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

Drafted in round 2, 1994

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