
Ja'Varrius Johnson
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
4
YDS
18
TD
0
AVG
4.5
TAR
6
2023 Receiving Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson led the Tigers in receiving last season, but his numbers look paltry due to the incompetent quarterback play at Auburn last season. Johnson led all wide receivers in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Overall, he caught 26 passes for 493 yards and three touchdowns as a junior. Despite limited opportunities, Johnson still flashed his big-play ability, averaging a stout 19.0 yards per catch. That average placed Johnson fifth amongst qualifying receivers in the SEC last season. The quarterback position should be upgraded this year with the transfer of Payton Thorne from Michigan State, who started the last two seasons for the Spartans and tossed a combined 46 touchdowns over that span. Thorne is expected to win the starting job in a competition with Robby Ashford, who largely struggled during his time under center a season ago. In addition, a coaching change to the offensive-minded Hugh Freeze should also pay dividends for Johnson. Freeze’s squads at Liberty averaged over 400 yards of total offense in all four of his seasons with the program. Read Past Outlooks

Listed on Week 1 depth chart
Johnson (mouth) is listed on the depth chart for Auburn's game Saturday against Massachusetts, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Fortunately for Johnson, it appears he will be ready for Auburn's first game of 2023. But perhaps surprisingly, he could share co-starting duties with Jay Fair, who was not expected to receive such an opportunity until the positive impressions he left in fall camp.
Fortunately for Johnson, it appears he will be ready for Auburn's first game of 2023. But perhaps surprisingly, he could share co-starting duties with Jay Fair, who was not expected to receive such an opportunity until the positive impressions he left in fall camp.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson will likely line up opposite Shedrick Jackson as a starter at wide receiver for the Tigers this season. Johnson led the Tigers with 14.4 yards per catch a year ago, so he will operate as the big-play threat and complement to the size and skill-set of the aforementioned Jackson. Johnson totaled just 19 catches as a redshirt freshman last season, but figures to see more targets with the transfer of Kobe Hudson along with the graduation of Demetris Robertson to the NFL. However, more uncertainty awaits under center despite the departure of Bo Nix, so Jackson may not get a lot of help from the quarterback position.
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Sits out practice
Johnson didn't practice Saturday after getting stitches in his mouth due to a practice incident earlier this week, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.
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Snags three passes in loss
Johnson caught three passes for 64 yards against Arkansas on Saturday.
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Crosses 100-yard mark in opener
Johnson caught four passes for 117 yards against Mercer on Saturday.
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Withdraws from transfer portal
Johnson has withdrawn from the transfer portal, Rivals.com reports.
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Back at practice
Johnson (hamstring) has returned to practice, Zac Blackerby of Sports Illustrated reports.
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