Juwan Johnson
27-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
37
YDS
368
TD
4
AVG
9.9
TAR
59
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson scored seven touchdowns in a seven-game span in the middle of last season. He didn’t find the end zone outside of that stretch and finished outside the top 10 at tight end with 11 targets inside the 20-yard line, yet he was tied for third in touchdowns among tight ends. Apart from the TD heroics, Johnson ranked outside the top 15 in targets (65), catches (42) and yards (508). He played at least 66 percent of offensive snaps on 10 different occasions, though never more than 78 percent. Johnson could offset some likely TD catch regression with the help of a QB upgrade after the Saints signed Derek Carr, whose former teammate Foster Moreau was brought in to replace Adam Trautman as the inline tight end. Johnson still figures to get most of the TE snaps in passing situations but projects as only the fourth or fifth receiving option overall in an offense with WRs Chris Olave, Michael Thomas and Rashid Shaheed and RB Alvin Kamara. Read Past Outlooks
Catches three passes in finale
Johnson gathered in all three targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 48-17 win versus the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Johnson led the Saints' tight ends in receiving yards for the third week in a row, and he finished with 15 catches (on 22 targets) for 178 yards and two touchdowns over that span. This marks an encourgaing ending to a rather up-and-down campaign for the 27-year-old tight end. Across 13 games this season, Johnson tallied 37 receptions (on 59 targets) for 368 yards and four touchdowns, marking a slight downtick from his career-best 2022 season.
Johnson led the Saints' tight ends in receiving yards for the third week in a row, and he finished with 15 catches (on 22 targets) for 178 yards and two touchdowns over that span. This marks an encourgaing ending to a rather up-and-down campaign for the 27-year-old tight end. Across 13 games this season, Johnson tallied 37 receptions (on 59 targets) for 368 yards and four touchdowns, marking a slight downtick from his career-best 2022 season.
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How do Juwan Johnson's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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Air Yards Per Game
32.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.80% Team Air Yards
9.0%% Team Targets
10.1%Avg Depth of Target
7.2 YdsCatch Rate
62.7%Drop Rate
6.8%Avg Yds After Catch
3.9% Targeted On Route
20.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Juwan Johnson
295 routes 59 targets
143 routes 25 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Juwan Johnson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Juwan Johnson's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
231 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secShuttle Time
4.37 secCone Drill
6.94 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
14 repsHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
34.25 in
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Lofty goals for '23
Johnson, who put up career-best numbers last season, is aiming to reach the top tier of the tight end position in 2023, John DeShazier of the team's official site reports. "I've always seen myself being a good player," he said. "That's how I've always carried myself, going into high school and college, me being a good player but I know I always could be great. That's the tier I'm trying to break into, being great."
ANALYSIS
The fourth-year pro came into his own last season, producing a 42-508-7 line on 65 targets. Johnson now gets a significant upgrade at quarterback in Derek Carr, who targeted him frequently throughout offseason practices and training camp. The converted receiver also credits Tight End U, a three-day annual seminar founded by the Chiefs' Travis Kelce, the 49ers' George Kittle and retired Pro Bowler Greg Olsen, for accelerating his learning curve at the position.
The fourth-year pro came into his own last season, producing a 42-508-7 line on 65 targets. Johnson now gets a significant upgrade at quarterback in Derek Carr, who targeted him frequently throughout offseason practices and training camp. The converted receiver also credits Tight End U, a three-day annual seminar founded by the Chiefs' Travis Kelce, the 49ers' George Kittle and retired Pro Bowler Greg Olsen, for accelerating his learning curve at the position.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Though not quite useful for fantasy purposes last season, Johnson was an intriguing player in 2021. The undrafted tight end changed positions ahead of his second season and ended up pacing the team's tight ends in touchdowns with four scores over 14 games. However, entering the 2022 campaign, Johnson finds himself low on the depth chart again, with Trautman, Taysom Hill, Vannett and Chris Herndon all ahead of him early in training camp. The 25-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Saints this offseason, but he'll have an uphill battle for meaningful playing time in 2022.
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Suiting up Sunday
Johnson (chest) is active for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
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On track to play
Johnson (chest), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Listed as questionable
Johnson (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Manages limited practice Thursday
Johnson (chest) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
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Tending to chest issue
Johnson was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury.
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