Former Tennessee Vols player named as one of the most underrated players in the AFC
A former Tennessee Vols player was recently named as one of the most underrated players in the AFC. Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr named the most underrated player on each AFC roster this week. And he went with former Vols tight end Jakob Johnson as his choice for the Las Vegas Raiders. From SI.com: Jakob Johnson, […]
A former Tennessee Vols player was recently named as one of the most underrated players in the AFC.
Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr named the most underrated player on each AFC roster this week.
And he went with former Vols tight end Jakob Johnson as his choice for the Las Vegas Raiders.
From SI.com: Jakob Johnson, an MMQB favorite, continues the Josh McDaniels tradition of active fullbacks with a critical role in the offense. The Raiders utilized two-back sets more than almost any team in football a year ago, according to Sports Info Solutions. The Raiders were 0.12 yards per rush better with Johnson on the field. His presence was especially valuable for someone like Josh Jacobs, a back who doesn’t shy away from contact and is prone to taking on a lot of hits. NFL GSIS statistics show that Las Vegas was almost 125 total rushing yards better with Johnson on the field.
Johnson, a native of Germany, wasn't a standout player during his time at Tennessee. But he played a lot of football for the Vols. Johnson saw plenty of action on special teams and he also lined up at tight end for Tennessee.
The former Vol went undrafted in 2018 and he eventually signed with the New England Patriots where he played from 2019 to 2021. Johnson signed with the Raiders ahead of the 2022 season. He signed a one-year extension with Las Vegas earlier this offseason.
Johnson has a carved out a nice role as a fullback in the NFL. He likely won't be appearing on any highlight reels, but he has four years of NFL experience under his belt and it looks like he should have a lengthy pro career.
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