Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2020R5 · #161
WR· Round 5
Tyler
Johnson.
Sickos Grade
48/100
WR· Round 5· High-volume possession receiver who dictates tempo at the top of routes
Tyler
Johnson.
Minnesota· 6'1"· 206 lb
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8808
National · #592HS class · 2023Natchitoches Central, LA
247Sports composite via CFBD
R5 · #161 · TAM
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Tyler Johnson projects as a boundary or big slot receiver in a timing-based West Coast or Spread RPO offense that prioritizes YAC and route running.
X-receiverBig slot WRFlanker (Z)
Best role
As a rookie, he projects as a rotational outside receiver with potential to develop into a reliable second option.
Wrong fit
He would be a poor fit in a vertical-based Air Raid system that requires consistent downfield separation.
His strong hands and competitive nature despite average athleticism make him a valuable asset in the right system.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Minnesota | 13 | 14 | 141 | 1 |
| 2017 | Minnesota | 10 | 35 | 677 | 7 |
| 2018 | Minnesota | 13 | 78 | 1169 | 12 |
| 2019 | Minnesota | 11 | 86 | 1318 | 13 |
| Career | — | 47 | 213 | 3305 | 33 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
/ Efficiency, 2025
averagePredicted Points Added / play
+0.298
percentile at position
35%
PPA · pass
+0.298
CFBD PPA — 0 = league-average play
/ Usage share, 2019
12.7%of team plays
94 percentile at positionMinnesotaPass plays · 32.0%Run plays · 0.6%Third down · 15.7%Passing downs · 16.0%
CFBD usage — share of the offense's plays involving the player
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