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Leon Johnson

RB

Drafted 104th overall in the 4th round of the 1997 draft, Leon Johnson arrived from North Carolina. His most recent season came in 2004 with LAC, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 32.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 10th percentile. Few match his conversion, which grades in the 99th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 456 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 232#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 4, 104th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2004

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
62.8

86th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 21 touches

Volume×0.1-0.58
Receiving×0.14-0.12
Total EPA×0.24+0.43
Conversion×0.1+2.63
Ball security×0.06+0.39
Yards/carry×0.12+0.50
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.64

2001 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).

Size55▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency82▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry82▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion99▶

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

Receiving

Receiving45▶

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).

Volume44▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency75▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003LAC50.81126
2002CHI32.81627329116125
2001CHI62.812189941
2000NYJ52.73
1999NYJ5712

Career profile

Leon Johnson has appeared in 43 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NYJ (1999–2000), CHI (2001–2002), LAC (2003).

As a passer he has thrown for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 456 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 17 passes for 125 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2002 with CHI: 329 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2002: a 32.8, in the 10th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home6
31
5/g
2
Away6
68
11/g
2
In division7
55
8/g
2
Out of division5
44
9/g
2
In wins10
100
10/g
4
In losses2
-1
-1/g
0
On grass10
64
6/g
3
On turf2
35
18/g
1
Indoors2
35
18/g
1
Outdoors10
64
6/g
3

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI7 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 6CIN—49.5
Week 7SF—48.9
Week 8CLE—49.5
Week 9GB18 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT48.3
Week 10TB—49.8
Week 11MIN35 rush yds, 1 TD77.8
Week 12DET10 rush yds, 1 TD59
Week 13GB-1 rush yds, 0 TD35.4
Week 14TB11 rush yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 15WAS34 rush yds, 1 TD78.2
Week 16DET1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD45
Week 17JAX10 rush yds, 1 TD38.8

Leon Johnson — common questions

What position does Leon Johnson play?
Leon Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Leon Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Leon Johnson has played for NYJ (1999–2000), CHI (2001–2002), LAC (2003).
Where did Leon Johnson go to college?
Leon Johnson played college football at North Carolina.
When was Leon Johnson drafted?
Leon Johnson was selected in round 4, 104th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Leon Johnson scored?
Leon Johnson has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 rushing).
What is Leon Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Leon Johnson rated 50.8 for 2003, the 63rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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