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Malcolm Johnson

WR

A 5th-round pick (166th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Malcolm Johnson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2000 with NYJ, capping a 2-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2 catches for 23 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 215#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 5, 166th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
32.7

8th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 8 targets

Role×0.14-0.67
Hands×0.1-1.11
Volume×0.12-0.90
Total EPA×0.22-0.84
EPA/target×0.3-1.07
Yards/target×0.12-1.10

2000 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).

Size97▶

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

Receiving

Hands5▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat37▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share29▶

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

Air-Yards Share29▶

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

Impact

Efficiency14▶

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

Volume25▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000PIT32.74
1999PIT40.13223

Career profile

Malcolm Johnson has appeared in 7 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 23 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with PIT: 23 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL—32.6
Week 3CLE—39.9
Week 7CIN—35.6
Week 9BAL—38

Malcolm Johnson — common questions

What position does Malcolm Johnson play?
Malcolm Johnson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Malcolm Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malcolm Johnson has played for PIT (1999–2000).
Where did Malcolm Johnson go to college?
Malcolm Johnson played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Malcolm Johnson drafted?
Malcolm Johnson was selected in round 5, 166th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Malcolm Johnson scored?
Malcolm Johnson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Malcolm Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Malcolm Johnson rated 32.7 for 2000, the 8th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 1999

Also from Notre Dame