Roschon Johnson
23-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
81
YDS
352
TD
2
YDS
209
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson was a good backup to Bijan Robinson at Texas and figures to settle in as a backup at the NFL level as well. The combination of special teams value and solid pass blocking might even allow Johnson to real-life value relative to the fourth-round pick Chicago spent on him last spring, but he's less promising for fantasy due to subpar speed (4.58 40) and agility. Johnson is also less powerful than one might expect of a 220-pound running back, and he'll have to compete with Khalil Herbert for backup reps behind new starter D'Andre Swift. Regardless of depth chart standing, Johnson and Herbert would figure to split snaps if Swift were to miss games because of an injury. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Light usage in season finale
Johnson rushed five times for 20 yards in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
As a rookie this season, Johnson never had more than 10 rushes in a game. However, he was often used as a passing-down back, though he had only two games with more than four receptions. In 15 games played, Johnson rushed 81 times for 352 yards and two touchdowns to go with 34 receptions on 40 targets for 209 receiving yards. During the offseason, the Bears will need to decide if the running back is ready to take on an expanded role or if he'll remain as a passing-down specialist. Johnson has three years remaining on his rookie contract.
As a rookie this season, Johnson never had more than 10 rushes in a game. However, he was often used as a passing-down back, though he had only two games with more than four receptions. In 15 games played, Johnson rushed 81 times for 352 yards and two touchdowns to go with 34 receptions on 40 targets for 209 receiving yards. During the offseason, the Bears will need to decide if the running back is ready to take on an expanded role or if he'll remain as a passing-down specialist. Johnson has three years remaining on his rookie contract.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Broken Tackle %
7.4%Positive Run %
86.4%% Yds After Contact
49.7%Avg Yds After Contact
2.2Rushing TD %
2.5%Touches Per Game
7.7% Snaps w/Touch
30.4%Air Yards Per Game
-2.6Air Yards Per Snap
-0.10% Team Air Yards
-1.1%% Team Targets
8.5%Avg Depth of Target
-1.0 YdsCatch Rate
85.0%Drop Rate
5.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.4% Targeted On Route
21.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Roschon Johnson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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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' 0"Weight
225 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.58 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.00 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could have bigger Week 11 role
Johnson, who's logged 21 total touches over the three games he's played since returning from a two-game absence due to a concussion, could be set for a larger role in Sunday's clash against the Lions due to D'Onta Foreman's potential absence due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. that Foreman practiced in limited fashion throughout the week after hurting the ankle in the Week 10 win over the Panthers. The Bears are set to welcome back Khalil Herbert from injured reserve versus Detroit, but if Foreman is forced to miss the contest, Johnson would have a chance to log a solid workload, especially if Herbert is eased back in from his shin and ankle injuries.
Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports. that Foreman practiced in limited fashion throughout the week after hurting the ankle in the Week 10 win over the Panthers. The Bears are set to welcome back Khalil Herbert from injured reserve versus Detroit, but if Foreman is forced to miss the contest, Johnson would have a chance to log a solid workload, especially if Herbert is eased back in from his shin and ankle injuries.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A fourth-round pick in this year's draft, Johnson didn't play much behind Bijan Robinson at Texas but did well as a seldom-used backup RB and key special teamer. The rookie is probably a better fit for passing downs than veterans Khalil Herbert or D'Onta Foreman, which could offer an early path to snaps on offense. The 6-foot, 219-pound Johnson is probably the worst pure runner of the bunch, and offseason signing Travis Homer can at least match Johnson on passing downs (a task Homer handled in Seattle in between injuries). If nothing else, Johnson's special-teams acumen should allow him to stay on the roster and develop, which could lead to playing time if the veterans ahead of him don't stay healthy.
More Fantasy News
Clear No. 2 back in Week 18
Johnson is in line to serve as the Bears' unquestioned No. 2 back in Sunday's game against the Packers with D'Onta Foreman (coach's decision) declared inactive for the contest.
ANALYSIS
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Makes end-zone visit Sunday
Johnson tallied seven carries for 21 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all three targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 37-17 win versus the Falcons.
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Modest output with Foreman out
Johnson contributed 37 yards on nine carries and hauled in all three targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 27-16 victory over the Cardinals.
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Leads backfield in Week 15 loss
Johnson carried the ball five times for 36 yards and caught four of six targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Browns.
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One touch in victory
Johnson had one carry for six yards in the Bears' 28-13 win over the Lions on Sunday.
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