A 4th-round pick (123rd overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Minnesota, Ron Johnson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2003 with BAL, capping a 2-season NFL career. His size stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 11 catches for 126 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
6'2", 225#
College
Minnesota
Draft
Rd 4, 123rd overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2003
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology23th percentile among WRs · limited sample
3 games · 0 targets
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed3▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst38▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility52▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size91▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share9▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share9▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume49▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Ron Johnson has appeared in 16 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with BAL.
As a receiver he has caught 11 passes for 126 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with BAL: 114 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game37 on 2 catches vs JAX, 2002 Week 7
2003 splits
regular seasonRon Johnson — common questions
- What position does Ron Johnson play?
- Ron Johnson is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Ron Johnson played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ron Johnson has played for BAL (2002–2003).
- Where did Ron Johnson go to college?
- Ron Johnson played college football at Minnesota.
- When was Ron Johnson drafted?
- Ron Johnson was selected in round 4, 123rd overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Ron Johnson scored?
- Ron Johnson has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Ron Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Ron Johnson rated 40.4 for 2003, the 23rd 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
- Jamal LewisRB · 2003
- Kyle BollerQB · 2003
- Anthony WrightQB · 2003
- Todd HeapTE · 2003
- Travis TaylorWR · 2003
- Marcus RobinsonWR · 2003
- Chester TaylorRB · 2003
- Frank SandersWR · 2003
Drafted in round 4, 2002
- Jonathan WellsRB · pick 99
- Dante WesleyDB · pick 100
- Kevin BentleyLB · pick 101
- Jeff ChandlerK · pick 102
- Justin PeelleTE · pick 103
- Alex BrownDE · pick 104
- Brian WilliamsDB · pick 105
- David ThorntonOLB · pick 106
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