2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Washington RB Dillon Johnson
Dillon Johnson
Washington
Report Grade
Position Rank
Overall Rank
Dillon Johnson
Washington
Player Comp
Projection
Height
6′ 0″
Weight
217
40 Time
4.68 (1.62)
Class
Senior
* Projected
RB
Combine Measurables
Arm Length
30″
Hand Size
9 3/8″
Wingspan
72 5/8″
3 Cone
N/A
Vertical
31.5″
Broad Jump
9′ 9″
Bench Press
N/A
Shuttle
N/A
Career Stats
| Year | School | Class | Games | Rushing Attempts | Rushing Yards | Yards Per Rushing Attempt | Rushing Touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Yards Per Reception | Receiving Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mississippi State | FR | 11 | 51 | 225 | 4.4 | 4 | 36 | 157 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 2021 | Mississippi State | SO | 13 | 89 | 485 | 5.4 | 4 | 65 | 422 | 6.5 | 1 |
| 2022 | Mississippi State | JR | 11 | 89 | 488 | 5.5 | 3 | 48 | 285 | 5.9 | 0 |
| 2023 | Washington | SR | 14 | 233 | 1195 | 5.1 | 16 | 24 | 190 | 7.9 | 0 |
Strengths
Weaknesses
Bio
2024 NFL Draft: Washington RB Dillon Johnson Draft Profile and Scouting Report
Dillon Johnson originally began playing college ball at Mississippi State as a true freshman in 2020, where he carried the ball 51 times for 225 yards and 4 touchdowns. In 2021 and 2022, Johnson saw 89 carries each season, putting up 485 and 488 rushing yards respectively, as well as 7 touchdowns between the two seasons. Had a falling out with HC Mike Leach and entered the transfer portal following the 2022 season, transferring to Washington. He had a breakout Senior season, rushing for nearly 1,200 yards on 233 carries and 16 touchdowns.
Dillon Johnson 40 Time
Projected 40 Time: 4.56 seconds
scouting report
Recruiting Bio
Accolades
- 2023 All-Pac-12 Second Team
- 2023 Preseason All-Pac-12 Fourth Team (Athlon Sports)
2024 RB Rankings
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#3
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#4
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#5
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Player News
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- Dillon Johnson NIL Deal Worth - Sportskeeda
- Trio of Husky Running Backs Among NFL Cutdown Casualties - Sports Illustrated
- Carolina Panthers RB Dillon Johnson has a strong showing against the New York Jets - Huskies Wire