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J.J. Johnson
36
Games
748
Rush Yards
5
Rush TD
29
Receptions
182
Rec Yards
1
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 2
Pick
39th overall
Team
Position
J.J. Johnson Career Stats
- Ranks 10th in the 1999 draft class in rushing yards (748).
- Best statistical season: 1999 with MIA (558 rushing yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIA | 13 | 164 | 558 | 4 |
| 2000 | MIA | 10 | 50 | 168 | 1 |
| 2001 | MIA | 6 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Career | 29 | 219 | 748 | 5 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIA | 13 | 23 | 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIA | 10 | 12 | 10 | 61 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIA | 6 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Career | 29 | 41 | 29 | 182 | 0 |
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
J.J. Johnson is a former running back out of Mississippi State; East Mississippi JC, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 39th overall pick (round 2) in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 36 regular-season games from 1999 to 2001, with the Miami Dolphins.
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