Rookie Scouting Profile: Roschon Johnson

FullTime Fantasy Rookie Scouting Profile: Roschon Johnson

Roschon Johnson (RB) Texas

Height	Weight	40-Time	DOB	NFL Draft	Dynasty ADP	NFL Comp
6-0	219	4.58	01/31/2001	Day 2	3.01	Jamaal Williams

College Production

A two-time District 22-5A MVP as a quarterback at Port Neches-Groves High School in Texas, Johnson chose to remain home in Texas after receiving multiple offers from Power-5 programs. In first season with the Longhorns, Johnson only attempted one pass but gained 649 rushing yards on 123 attempts and also caught 23 passes. Johnson became a full-time running back as a sophomore but found himself playing behind Bijan Robinson. He chose not to transfer and remained UT’s No. 2 back, averaging over 5.5 yards per carry and catching 56 balls in 1,206 snaps.

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Strengths

• Ready-made NFL size and power running style indicative of an effective inside runner who will move tackles and be a plus short-yardage runner.

• Boasted a 198.0 Elusive Rating from PFF, which ranked third in FBS in 2022. Also ranked 11th with 4.28 yards after contact per attempt.

• Good vision and decisiveness behind the line of scrimmage.

• Superb ball security. Only credited with one fumble in four collegiate seasons.

• A plus option as both a receiver and in pass protection. Johnson also offers special teams experience.

Concerns

• Adequate speed but Johnson is unlikely to break off a lot of 15-plus yard runs in the NFL.

• Johnson’s hands are adequate but he was not an efficient pass-catcher as a senior, dropping two of 21 targets and ranking 147th out of 198 FBS running backs in PFF’s receiving grades.

• Does not accelerate quickly after changing direction or coming out of breaks.

• 17th percentile vert led to an unassuming 30th percentile Burst Score of 114.6.

Fantasy Outlook

Arguably, Roschon Johnson should have been a starting running back had he chosen to enter the transfer portal. However, credit is due for sticking with his commitment and playing second fiddle. Johnson showed enough to be a solid NFL contributor that can play on special teams, third downs, and in short-yardage situations.

He may be viewed as a committee back in the NFL but there is enough upside to justify Johnson’s late second/early third-round rookie draft price tag.

Until we see where he’s selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, it is hard to gauge how much redraft value Johnson will have this season. If that spot is favorable, I’ll be interested in snagging him with one of my final picks.

Overall, there’s a lot to like about more than one Longhorn ball carrier.