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. 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
2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology77th percentile among RBs · limited sample
9 games · 37 touches
Week 1 projection · @ HOU
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2023 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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 Efficiency75▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry73▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion73▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving42▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security69▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume46▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency78▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game104, 1 TD vs LV, 2020 Week 13
- Most receiving yards in a game114 on 5 catches vs DET, 2024 Week 15
2023 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 89 22/g | 0 | 4 1.0/g | 51 13/g | 1 |
| Away | 5 | 43 9/g | 0 | 3 0.6/g | 11 2/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 38 10/g | 0 | 4 1.0/g | 56 14/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 5 | 94 19/g | 0 | 3 0.6/g | 6 1/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 111 22/g | 0 | 7 1.4/g | 62 12/g | 1 |
| In losses | 4 | 21 5/g | 0 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 43 14/g | 0 | 3 1.0/g | 11 4/g | 0 |
| On turf | 6 | 89 15/g | 0 | 4 0.7/g | 51 9/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 9 | 132 15/g | 0 | 7 0.8/g | 62 7/g | 1 |
2023 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PIT | 26 rush yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | KC | 40 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 7 | NE | — | 48.3 |
| Week 9 | CIN | — | 49.2 |
| Week 10 | DEN | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 46.1 |
| Week 11 | NYJ | 11 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD | 63.7 |
| Week 12 | PHI | 19 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.7 |
| Week 14 | KC | 19 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 48.2 |
| Week 15 | DAL | 54 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 67.1 |
| Week 17 | NE | 22 rush yds, 0 TD | 44.6 |
| Week 18 | MIA | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 38.9 |
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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