Jamari Johnson TE Oregon |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #9 ROLE: Inline Receiving TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.74 seconds (60%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #9 | |
| ROLE: Inline Receiving TE | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.74 seconds (60%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
85.9 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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79% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 112.0 | |
| Hands: |
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80% |
| Short Receiving: |
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78% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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87% |
| Deep Threat: |
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87% |
| Blocking: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Early
Overall Rank:
#36
Position rank:
#2 (TE)
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 1233 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
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247 RATING: 93/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Colston Loveland - Michigan |
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92% |
| Michael Mayer - Notre Dame |
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90% |
| Pat Freiermuth - Penn State |
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85% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jamari Johnson played quarterback at Inglewood High School in California before moving to tight end, also lining up at receiver, running back and on the defensive line. He was the Ocean League MVP as a senior. He played in the 2023 All-American Bowl and signed with Louisville.Johnson redshirted in 2023 and caught 13 passes for 158 yards in seven games in 2024 before an ankle injury against Miami ended his season. He transferred to Oregon and caught 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games in 2025, with 10 catches of 20 yards or more while sharing the position with Kenyon Sadiq. He caught the touchdown in the first overtime of the double-overtime win at Penn State, made a 41-yard one-handed touchdown catch in the playoff win over James Madison and had four catches for 83 yards and a score in the semifinal loss to Indiana.
Johnson returned in January 2026 as Oregon's top tight end. He caught a touchdown against Boise State, missed two games with an undisclosed injury and then had seven catches for 119 yards at USC. He has 26 catches for 326 yards and three touchdowns in six games. On 18 October he was cited for speeding in Springfield, Oregon; police said he was not involved in a high-speed chase that night, and Dan Lanning said the matter would be handled internally. Lanning has said Johnson can run, block and catch.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Long move tight end who wins on seams, digs and crossers
- Caught seven passes for 119 yards at USC in September
- Scored in the playoff semifinal against Indiana and with a one-handed catch against James Madison
- Ten catches of 20 yards or more in 2025
- Reliable pass protector on his limited blocking snaps
- Lines up inline and in the slot, creating matchup problems
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Missed two September games with an undisclosed injury
- Blocking is more positional than powerful for his size
- Contested-catch record is thin, with few chances in traffic
- Cited for speeding in October, though not suspended
Injury History
Injury risk: Moderate 5 of 33 games missed through injury (15.2%)
- 2024: Fractured ankle vs Miami (Oct 19) - 5 games (season-ending)
Scouting Report: Summary
Johnson is a long, athletic move tight end who wins one-on-one on slants, digs and seams and makes the most of his catch radius. He showed it in big moments in 2025, scoring in overtime at Penn State, making a one-handed touchdown catch in the playoff against James Madison and catching four passes for 83 yards in the semifinal loss to Indiana. As a former high school quarterback, he understands coverage and settles into soft spots well. He had 10 catches of 20 yards or more in 2025 while sharing snaps with Kenyon Sadiq.He has taken on a bigger role in 2026 as Oregon's top tight end after Kenyon Sadiq's departure. He caught seven passes for 119 yards at USC and seven more at Illinois, and he has 26 catches for 326 yards and three touchdowns in six games despite missing two games. Oregon's quarterback situation has been unsettled since Dante Moore's injury, which has made his production harder to judge.
However, he has only one season as a featured target, and the blocking is modest for his size, more positioning than power. His speed is average, which means his separation comes from build-up and route craft rather than burst, and his contested-catch record is thin. He missed two games in September with an undisclosed injury, after an ankle injury ended his 2024 season at Louisville. He was also cited for speeding in October, which Oregon handled internally without a suspension.
Overall, Johnson has to prove he can block and win in traffic, but his seam-stretching ability and catch radius make him a real mismatch weapon. He projects as a second-round move tight end, with the ceiling of a featured receiving target if the blocking and play strength arrive. His ability to line up inline and in the slot also gives a coordinator flexibility in personnel groupings.
How other scouting services rate Jamari Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
25.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0
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For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.