DJ

Johnson

Johnson (6'5/272) has missed the last three games with an injury, but there were some who believed that he would suit up for tonight’s game against Utah. Johnson warming up is a good sign, as he plays a critical role in the team’s blocking scheme. He has played on 226 snaps this season, and has just one catch on one target for 11 yards. Last season, Johnson posted a receiving line of 10/113/3 on 15 targets. He has also appeared on 120 defense snaps, and has four quarterback pressures and one sack per Pro Football Focus.

No word as to what Johnson (6'4/258) has been limited by in recent practices, but he’s apparently close to being at full strength. And this is good news for Oregon, which saw another tight end (Patrick Herbert) suffer a significant knee injury during this past Saturday’s scrimmage. Johnson has been used more as a blocker during his Oregon career, but that could change this fall.

Johnson (6'5/272) converted from defensive end to tight end over the winter. He was a very highly touted prospect coming out of high school, ranking as the sixth best weak side defensive end prospect and ninth overall recruit from the state of California in 2017. At 272 lbs. it’s likely that Johnson will specialize as an in-line blocking option upon his return.