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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 efficiency, which grades in the 94th 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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
67.8

89th percentile among RBs

17 games · 74 touches

Volume×0.1-0.16
Receiving×0.14+0.41
Total EPA×0.24+1.66
Conversion×0.1+0.66
Ball security×0.06+0.72
Yards/carry×0.12-0.32
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.01

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.

2025 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).

Size39▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency89▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry33▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion82▶

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

Receiving

Receiving88▶

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

Impact

Ball Security82▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume62▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency94▶

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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
140
16/g
2
12
1.3/g
148
16/g
2
Away8
60
8/g
1
12
1.5/g
115
14/g
0
In division6
80
13/g
1
8
1.3/g
67
11/g
1
Out of division11
120
11/g
2
16
1.5/g
196
18/g
1
In wins12
161
13/g
3
15
1.3/g
150
13/g
2
In losses5
39
8/g
0
9
1.8/g
113
23/g
0
On grass4
29
7/g
1
5
1.3/g
44
11/g
0
On turf13
171
13/g
2
19
1.5/g
219
17/g
2
Indoors2
12
6/g
0
4
2.0/g
56
28/g
0
Outdoors15
188
13/g
3
20
1.3/g
207
14/g
2

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL24 rush yds, 0 TD60.5
Week 2NYJ6 rush yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 3MIA13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 4NO—39.4
Week 5NE10 rush yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 6ATL5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD36.9
Week 8CAR6 rush yds, 0 TD42
Week 9KC8 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD62.7
Week 10MIA2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 11TB9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 61 yds, 1 TD75.9
Week 12HOU7 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD74.4
Week 13PIT5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD63.4
Week 14CIN25 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 15NE13 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD44.5
Week 16CLE16 rush yds, 1 TD61.5
Week 17PHI15 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 18NYJ36 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 1 TD57.7

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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