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 100th 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
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology93th percentile among RBs · limited sample
4 games · 14 touches
Week 1 projection · @ HOU
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2026 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).
Size36▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency43▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry47▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion37▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving100▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security64▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume44▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency100▶
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
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 59 30/g | 0 |
| Away | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 96 48/g | 0 |
| In division | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 9 9/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 3 | 10 3.3/g | 146 49/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 10 3.3/g | 146 49/g | 0 |
| In losses | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 9 9/g | 0 |
| On grass | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 59 30/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 96 48/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 96 48/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 59 30/g | 0 |
2026 game log
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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