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Ty Johnson

RB

Drafted 186th overall in the 6th round of the 2019 draft, Ty Johnson arrived from Maryland. He's currently with BUF, in his 8th season in the league. Few match his receiving, which grades in the 85th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,476 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 210#

College

Maryland

Draft

Rd 6, 186th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
42

22th percentile among RBs

15 games · 95 touches

Volume×0.1+0.15
Receiving×0.14+0.53
Total EPA×0.24-0.13
Conversion×0.1-0.26
Ball security×0.06-1.16
Yards/carry×0.12-0.45
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.13

Week 1 projection · @ HOU

Methodology
Rush yds16.7 (0–34.7)54% 15.5+
Rush yds16.7 (0–34.7)54% 15.5+
Rush yds16.7 (0–34.7)54% 15.5+
Rush yds16.7 (0–34.7)54% 15.5+
Rush yds16.7 (0–34.7)54% 15.5+
Rush yds16.7 (0–34.7)54% 15.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec yds21.5 (3.5–39.4)53% 20.5+
Rec yds21.5 (3.5–39.4)53% 20.5+
Rec yds21.5 (3.5–39.4)53% 20.5+
Rec yds21.5 (3.5–39.4)53% 20.5+
Rec yds21.5 (3.5–39.4)53% 20.5+
Rec yds21.5 (3.5–39.4)53% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 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).

Size31▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency12▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry24▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion33▶

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

Receiving

Receiving85▶

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

Impact

Ball Security10▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume68▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency46▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BUF72.84612155
2025BUF67.8172003242632
2024BUF72.4172131182843
2023BUF55.891327621
2022NYJ37.31216011288
2021NYJ42152382343722
2020NYJ51.611254116991
2019DET341627324109

Career profile

Ty Johnson has appeared in 101 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: DET (2019), NYJ (2020–2022), BUF (2023–2026).

He has rushed for 1,476 yards and 8 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 147 passes for 1,432 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2019 with DET: 273 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
126
16/g
1
22
2.8/g
228
29/g
1
Away7
112
16/g
1
12
1.7/g
144
21/g
1
In division5
62
12/g
0
12
2.4/g
109
22/g
0
Out of division10
176
18/g
2
22
2.2/g
263
26/g
2
In wins3
58
19/g
0
7
2.3/g
83
28/g
1
In losses12
180
15/g
2
27
2.3/g
289
24/g
1
On grass3
44
15/g
1
4
1.3/g
39
13/g
0
On turf12
194
16/g
1
30
2.5/g
333
28/g
2
Indoors2
63
32/g
0
2
1.0/g
40
20/g
1
Outdoors13
175
13/g
2
32
2.5/g
332
26/g
1

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 2NE50 rush yds, 0 TD44.6
Week 3DEN17 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD33.6
Week 4TEN1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 5ATL12 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD71.3
Week 7NE6 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 8CIN15 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD72
Week 9IND21 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD39.8
Week 10BUF2 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 11MIA5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 12HOU42 rush yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 13PHI1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 14NO17 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD36
Week 17TB35 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD67.1
Week 18BUF-1 rush yds, 0 TD39.2

Ty Johnson — common questions

What position does Ty Johnson play?
Ty Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ty Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ty Johnson has played for DET (2019), NYJ (2020–2022), BUF (2023–2026).
Where did Ty Johnson go to college?
Ty Johnson played college football at Maryland.
When was Ty Johnson drafted?
Ty Johnson was selected in round 6, 186th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ty Johnson scored?
Ty Johnson has 17 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (8 rushing, 9 receiving).
What is Ty Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ty Johnson rated 72.8 for 2026, the 93rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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