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Tyler Johnson

WR

Tyler Johnson came into the league as a 5th-round selection (161st overall) in 2020, drafted out of Minnesota. Now with NYJ, he's in his 7th NFL season. Last season's 36.7 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 14th percentile among WRs, below average for the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 88 catches for 1,025 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 208#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 5, 161st overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
40.3

23th percentile among WRs

16 games · 55 targets

Role×0.14-0.71
Hands×0.1-2.11
Volume×0.12+0.30
Total EPA×0.22-0.14
EPA/target×0.3-0.38
Yards/target×0.12-0.88

Week 2 projection · vs GB

Methodology
Rec2 (0–4)60% 1.5+
Rec2 (0–4)60% 1.5+
Rec2 (0–4)60% 1.5+
Rec2 (0–4)60% 1.5+
Rec2 (0–4)60% 1.5+
Rec yds27.3 (6.3–48.2)54% 25.5+
Rec yds27.3 (6.3–48.2)54% 25.5+
Rec yds27.3 (6.3–48.2)54% 25.5+
Rec yds27.3 (6.3–48.2)54% 25.5+
Rec yds27.3 (6.3–48.2)54% 25.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+

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

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size62▶

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

Receiving

Hands75▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat11▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability30▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share27▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share11▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency33▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume67▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NYJ56.49121971
2024LAR36.711262911
2023LAR48.21281
2021TB40.31636360
2020TB54.910121692

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Tyler Johnson has played in 47 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: TB (2020–2021), LAR (2023–2024), NYJ (2025).

As a receiver he has caught 88 passes for 1,025 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with TB: 360 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 40.3, in the 23rd percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
19
2.4/g
151
19/g
0
Away8
17
2.1/g
209
26/g
0
In division6
16
2.7/g
138
23/g
0
Out of division10
20
2.0/g
222
22/g
0
In wins12
21
1.8/g
174
15/g
0
In losses4
15
3.8/g
186
47/g
0
On grass10
22
2.2/g
168
17/g
0
On turf6
14
2.3/g
192
32/g
0
Indoors4
10
2.5/g
142
36/g
0
Outdoors12
26
2.2/g
218
18/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonLAR3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DAL—40
Week 2ATL1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD35.8
Week 3LAR3 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 4NE—34.6
Week 5MIA3 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD58.7
Week 7CHI2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 8NO5 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD66.5
Week 10WAS3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 11NYG1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 12IND1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD45
Week 13ATL1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 14BUF3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 15NO4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 16CAR—41.5
Week 17NYJ4 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 18CAR5 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD40.6

Tyler Johnson — common questions

What position does Tyler Johnson play?
Tyler Johnson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Tyler Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tyler Johnson has played for TB (2020–2021), LAR (2023–2024), NYJ (2025).
Where did Tyler Johnson go to college?
Tyler Johnson played college football at Minnesota.
When was Tyler Johnson drafted?
Tyler Johnson was selected in round 5, 161st overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tyler Johnson scored?
Tyler Johnson has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 receiving).
What is Tyler Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tyler Johnson rated 56.4 for 2025, the 76th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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