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.
Snags two TDs in Week 5 loss
TENew York Giants
October 5, 2025
Johnson caught six of seven targets for 33 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Saints.
ANALYSIS
With Malik Nabers (knee) lost for the season, rookie QB Jaxson Dart turned to the short passing game to keep the offense moving as Johnson and fellow TE Daniel Bellinger combined to haul in 10 passes on 11 targets for 85 yards, while rookie RB Cam Skattebo added a 6-45-0 line on seven targets. Johnson was the only one of the trio to get into the end zone, however, catching a one-yard score in the first quarter and a 15-yard strike in the second -- Dart's only two TDs of the afternoon. The six catches and seven targets were also season highs for Johnson, and his role in what appears to be a very limited Giants passing attack could remain elevated in Week 6 against the Eagles.
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How do Theo Johnson's 2025 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
20.5
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.30
 
% Team Air Yards
7.5%
 
% Team Targets
12.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
5.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
40.9%
 
Drop Rate
9.1%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.1
 
% Targeted On Route
20.2%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.91
 
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New York GiantsGiants 2025 TE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

27579%
11132%
6519%
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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
109 routes   22 targets
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54%
29 routes   7 targets
41%
6 routes   1 target
11%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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@ Saints
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Overall QB Rating Against
98.7
 
Cornerbacks
111.7
 
Safeties
43.8
 
Linebackers
93.2
 
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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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Catches TD pass from Dart
TENew York Giants
September 28, 2025
Johnson caught three of five targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Chargers.
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Good to go
TENew York Giants
September 26, 2025
Johnson (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers
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Officially limited Thursday
TENew York Giants
Toe
September 25, 2025
Johnson (toe) was limited in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Back on practice field Thursday
TENew York Giants
Toe
September 25, 2025
Johnson (toe) returned to practice Thursday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
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Dealing with toe injury
TENew York Giants
Toe
September 24, 2025
Johnson missed Wednesday's practice with a toe injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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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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