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Eric Johnson
71
Games
240
Receptions
2,178
Rec Yards
9
Rec TD
Draft Details
Eric Johnson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 5 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2004 with SF (825 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SF | 16 | 64 | 40 | 362 | 3 |
| 2002 | SF | 12 | 65 | 36 | 321 | 0 |
| 2004 | SF | 16 | 0 | 82 | 825 | 2 |
| 2006 | SF | 11 | 0 | 34 | 292 | 2 |
| 2007 | NO | 14 | 1 | 48 | 378 | 2 |
| Career | 69 | 130 | 240 | 2,178 | 9 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Eric Johnson is a former tight end out of Yale, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 224th overall pick (round 7) in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played 71 regular-season games from 2001 to 2007, with the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints.
Season Statistics
NONFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
215 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.60s
Bench Press
12 reps
Vertical Jump
38"
Broad Jump
121"
3-Cone Drill
6.96s
Shuttle
4.17s
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