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Will Johnson

RB

Will Johnson is an NFL RB. He last played in 2016 with NYG, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Size is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 31 catches for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 240#

College

West Virginia

Draft

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Seasons

2012–2016

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.5

47th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 6 touches

Volume×0.1-0.87
Receiving×0.14-0.43
Total EPA×0.24+0.40
Conversion×0.1+0.30
Ball security×0.06+0.10
Yards/carry×0.12-0.25
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.27

2015 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).

Size96▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency66▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry38▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion73▶

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

Receiving

Receiving28▶

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

Impact

Ball Security43▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume19▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency61▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2015PIT50.5871216
2014PIT44.411641
2013PIT52118411
2012PIT50.2137151371

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Will Johnson has played in 43 regular-season games, all with PIT.

He has rushed for 14 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 31 passes for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2012 with PIT: 137 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2015 splits

regular season

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE7 rush yds, 1 TD52
Week 6ARI—48.9
Week 8CIN—33.8
Week 12SEA2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 13IND—52.5
Week 15DEN—48.6
Week 16BAL—46.7
Week 17CLE—48.4

Will Johnson — common questions

What position does Will Johnson play?
Will Johnson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Will Johnson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Will Johnson has played for PIT (2012–2015).
Where did Will Johnson go to college?
Will Johnson played college football at West Virginia.
How many touchdowns has Will Johnson scored?
Will Johnson has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Will Johnson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Will Johnson rated 50.5 for 2015, the 47th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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