LJ Johnson Jr.
LJ Johnson Jr.  RB  SMU | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
LJ Johnson Jr.
Height
5-10
Weight
215
College
SMU
Position
RB
Class
Freshman
Home town
Cypress, TX
77.2/100
Player Rating
21
PositionRank (RB)
4.33
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
39
Rush AVG
3.9
Rush TDs
2
Receptions
Rec YDs

LJ Johnson Jr. RB SMU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

LJ Johnson Jr. RB SMU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 05/10/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.33 seconds (98%*)
Measurables:
Height: 5-10 (36%*) Weight: 215 (55%*)
Forty: 4.33 (O) (98%*) Shuttle: 4.22 (HS) (66%*)
Vertical: 33.5 (HS) (42%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 05/10/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.33 seconds (98%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-10 (36%*) Weight: 215 (55%*)
Forty: 4.33 (O) (98%*) Shuttle: 4.22 (HS) (66%*)
Vertical: 33.5 (HS) (42%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 77.2 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Rushing:
66%
Break Tackles:
40%
Receiving/Hands:
58%
Pass Blocking:
09%
Run Blocking:
56%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #239 Position rank: #21
College Games: 10 College Snaps: 21
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 85/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 97.79 Stars 247 RATING: 97.79/100
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
Draft Profile: Bio
LJ Johnson Jr. from Cy-Fair High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Johnson Jr. joined Texas A&M.

In 2021 as a freshman Johnson Jr. saw action in 4 games for the Aggies as he ran for only 76 yards on 21 attempts for only 3.6 yards per carry, with no TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made just one reception for 14 yards.

As a sophomore in 2022 he played 6 games. and rushed for just 39 yards on 10 carries for 3.9 ypc, with 2 TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in no receptions for no yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Johnson is taking the top off a defense
  • He’s solid in blitz pickup, and he consistently showed the ability to anchor against bigger players.
  • Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders - nice job following his blocks and working well in tight areas. Physical at the point of attack and keeps his feet moving
  • Johnson finishes runs well and flashes the ability to get small and squeeze through traffic.
  • He shows suddenness off the line of scrimmage and accelerates quickly, and his top-end speed is among the best in this draft.
  • He’s patient in the backfield, willing to wait out his blocking and not panicking, and he consistently spots cutback lanes and takes advantage.
  • Johnson has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Johnson isn’t going to overwhelm opposing defensive backs with speed and athleticism.
  • He’s not going to threaten to take the top off of a defense.
  • Johnson can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus.

How other scouting services rate LJ Johnson Jr. (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
243.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0