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Rufus Johnson

LB

A 6th-round pick (183rd overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Tarleton State, Rufus Johnson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2016 with WAS, capping a 4-season NFL career.

Size

6'5", 280#

College

Tarleton State

Draft

Rd 6, 183rd overall (2013)

Seasons

2013–2016

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
29.6

1th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.56
Pass rush×0.3-0.72
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-1.10
Availability×0.1-1.89

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015NE29.61

Career profile

Rufus Johnson has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with NE.

2015 splits

regular season

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2BUF—39.3

Rufus Johnson — common questions

What position does Rufus Johnson play?
Rufus Johnson is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Rufus Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rufus Johnson has played for NE (2015).
Where did Rufus Johnson go to college?
Rufus Johnson played college football at Tarleton State.
When was Rufus Johnson drafted?
Rufus Johnson was selected in round 6, 183rd overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rufus Johnson scored?
Rufus Johnson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Rufus Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rufus Johnson rated 29.6 for 2015, the 1st percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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