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 93rd 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
2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology31th percentile among RBs · limited sample
11 games · 8 touches
2014 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).
Size93▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency33▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry42▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion38▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving23▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security45▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume18▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency57▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game7, 1 TD vs NE, 2015 Week 1
- Most receiving yards in a game34 on 2 catches vs DAL, 2012 Week 15
2014 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 4 0.6/g | 34 5/g | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 7 2/g | 0 |
| In division | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 12 4/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 8 | 4 0.5/g | 29 4/g | 0 |
| In wins | 8 | 5 0.6/g | 46 6/g | 0 |
| In losses | 3 | 1 0.3/g | -5 -2/g | 0 |
| On grass | 10 | 5 0.5/g | 46 5/g | 0 |
| On turf | 1 | 1 1.0/g | -5 -5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 11 | 6 0.5/g | 41 4/g | 0 |
2014 game log
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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