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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. 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
32.8

10th percentile among RBs

16 games · 119 touches

Volume×0.1+0.31
Receiving×0.14-0.95
Total EPA×0.24-0.83
Conversion×0.1+0.09
Ball security×0.06+0.06
Yards/carry×0.12-1.94
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.83

2002 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).

Size57▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency12▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry3▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion70▶

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

Receiving

Receiving12▶

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

Impact

Ball Security42▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume76▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency20▶

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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
181
23/g
1
8
1.0/g
82
10/g
0
Away8
148
19/g
0
8
1.0/g
43
5/g
0
In division6
117
20/g
0
7
1.2/g
56
9/g
0
Out of division10
212
21/g
1
9
0.9/g
69
7/g
0
In wins4
123
31/g
1
7
1.8/g
51
13/g
0
In losses12
206
17/g
0
9
0.8/g
74
6/g
0
On grass3
119
40/g
0
8
2.7/g
43
14/g
0
On turf13
210
16/g
1
8
0.6/g
82
6/g
0
Indoors4
24
6/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
305
25/g
1
16
1.3/g
125
10/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN31 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 2ATL2 rush yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 3NO7 rush yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 4BUF5 rush yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 5GB—42.9
Week 7DET6 rush yds, 0 TD56.6
Week 8MIN—49.6
Week 9PHI22 rush yds, 0 TD47.6
Week 10NE27 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 11LAR16 rush yds, 0 TD42.8
Week 12DET34 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 13GB46 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD40.6
Week 14MIA44 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 15NYJ56 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD67.1
Week 16CAR29 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD16
Week 17TB21 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD36.3

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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