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Malcolm Johnson

RB

Malcolm Johnson came into the league as a 6th-round selection (195th overall) in 2015, drafted out of Mississippi State. He last played in 2019 with GB, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Size is his calling card, grading in the 82nd percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 59 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 231#

College

Mississippi State

Draft

Rd 6, 195th overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2019

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
39.9

20th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 6 touches

Volume×0.1-0.79
Receiving×0.14-0.19
Total EPA×0.24+0.09
Conversion×0.1-0.06
Ball security×0.06-2.56
Yards/carry×0.12-0.01
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.95

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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).

Size82▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency16▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry53▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion46▶

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

Receiving

Receiving43▶

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

Impact

Ball Security3▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume21▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency36▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016CLE39.952544
2015CLE49.65415

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Malcolm Johnson has played in 10 regular-season games, all with CLE.

He has rushed for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 59 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2016 with CLE: 44 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away4
5
1.3/g
44
11/g
0
In division1
1
1.0/g
21
21/g
0
Out of division4
4
1.0/g
23
6/g
0
In losses5
5
1.0/g
44
9/g
0
On grass4
4
1.0/g
23
6/g
0
On turf1
1
1.0/g
21
21/g
0
Outdoors5
5
1.0/g
44
9/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 3MIA1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 4WAS2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD29.6
Week 5NE—44.9
Week 7CIN1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD53.5

Malcolm Johnson — common questions

What position does Malcolm Johnson play?
Malcolm Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Malcolm Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malcolm Johnson has played for CLE (2015–2016).
Where did Malcolm Johnson go to college?
Malcolm Johnson played college football at Mississippi State.
When was Malcolm Johnson drafted?
Malcolm Johnson was selected in round 6, 195th overall, of the 2015 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 39.9 for 2016, the 20th percentile among RBs (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 6, 2015

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