Theo Johnson

Theo Johnson

24-Year-Old Tight EndTE
New York Giants
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Johnson took a few games to acclimate to the NFL, then got rolling before his rookie campaign was cut short by a Lisfranc injury in his foot. The 2024 fourth-round draft pick out of Penn State recorded at least three catches for 30 yards seven times in an eight-game span prior to sitting out the Giants’ final five games of 2024. Despite the serious nature of the injury he suffered last year, Johnson projects to pick up where he left off atop the depth chart after the Giants declined to add TE help this offseason. He wasn't a prolific pass catcher at Penn State while splitting time with Brenton Strange and then Tyler Warren, but Johnson does offer an unusual combination of size and raw athleticism, having lit up the 2024 Combine with a 4.57 40-yard dash and 38.5-inch vertical jump at 6-foot-6, 259 pounds. The Giants saw enough to prioritize other positions this offseason, making Johnson the favorite to start at TE again and a candidate to emerge as a useful complementary target behind No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $4.85 million contract with the Giants in May of 2024.
Aiming to stay healthy in 2025
TENew York Giants
July 5, 2025
Johnson said he wants to play in all 17 of the Giants' regular-season games during the upcoming season, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports. "I've been taking my recovery and my health, what I'm putting in my body and everything, more serious than I ever have. I think that's the biggest goal for me is prioritizing my health and wellness and making sure that I'm available and consistent throughout 17 games," the tight end stated.
ANALYSIS
Johnson missed New York's final five contests last year due to a foot injury, but he is back to full health and has participated in the team's OTAs this offseason. Though he got off to somewhat of a rocky start as a rookie, Johnson had been coming on strong prior to getting hurt, averaging 3.6 catches for 43.2 yards over his final five contests. He'll look to build upon that production as the Giants' top tight end in 2025, and there is potential for more opportunities now that Johnson is working with a revamped QB room that features Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and promising rookie Jaxson Dart.
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How do Theo Johnson's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
24.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.46
 
% Team Air Yards
7.8%
 
% Team Targets
7.9%
 
Avg Depth of Target
6.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
67.4%
 
Drop Rate
9.3%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.6
 
% Targeted On Route
12.8%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.99
 
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Snap %
New York GiantsGiants 2024 TE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

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34132%
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How often does Theo Johnson run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Theo Johnson and the other tight ends for the Giants are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Theo Johnson
336 routes   43 targets
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52%
145 routes   17 targets
43%
101 routes   12 targets
74%
101 routes   0 targets
74%
33 routes   4 targets
10%
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2024 Theo Johnson Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Theo Johnson's measurables compare to other tight ends?
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' 6"
 
Weight
264 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.57 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.19 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.15 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.5 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
33.00 in
 
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Giants took Johnson, a Penn State product, in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Darren Waller announced his retirement less than two months later, leaving Johnson and 2022 fourth-round draft pick Daniel Bellinger as the team's main receiving threats at tight end. Johnson never had more than 341 receiving yards in a college season, but he used his 6-foot-6, 259-pound frame effectively in the red zone, scoring seven touchdowns in 2023. His 4.57-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine was especially impressive for a player of his size, suggesting Johnson has the physical tools to contribute more as a pass catcher at the NFL level. First, the 23-year-old rookie will need to earn a role, which will partially depend on his blocking.
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Ready for start of OTAs
TENew York Giants
May 28, 2025
Johnson (foot) is working with the Giant's first-team offense and new quarterback Russell Wilson at OTAs on Wednesday, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
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Undergoes surgery
TENew York Giants
Foot
December 4, 2024
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that Johnson underwent surgery Tuesday to address a Lisfranc injury, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.
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Sent to injured reserve
TENew York Giants
Foot
December 2, 2024
The Giants placed Johnson (foot) on injured reserve Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Potential season-ending injury
TENew York Giants
Foot
November 29, 2024
Johnson may miss the rest of the season after injuring his foot during Thursday's loss at Dallas, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
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Gathers in all five targets Thursday
TENew York Giants
November 28, 2024
Johnson reeled in all five of his targets for 54 yards during Thursday's 27-20 loss in Dallas.
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Excited about second season
TENew York Giants
July 4, 2025
Johnson, who finished the 2024 season on injured reserve due to a foot injury, believes he is ready to break out during the 2025 campaign, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson had a relatively quiet first four games of his NFL career before going on an encouraging run from Weeks 5-13, an eight-game span where he recorded 26 receptions for 294 yards and a touchdown on 35 targets. With the foot issue now fully resolved, Johnson recently confirmed he's very excited about being healthy and having a much better grasp of what it means to be an NFL player going into his second season, adding that he's also looking forward to be much more involved in the offense as a pass catcher.
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