Player
Duke Johnson
RB (retired)
Duke Johnson: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
His career receiving yards (2,900) outpaced his rushing yards (2,303) — a true receiving back, not a runner.
RareCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 98 |
| Carries | 535 |
| Rush Yards | 2,303 |
| Rush TDs | 11 |
| Receptions | 314 |
| Rec Yards | 2,900 |
| Rec TDs | 12 |
| Scrimmage Yds | 5,203 |
4 seasons in Cleveland (2015-2018) — never the lead back, always the satellite.
TrendDuke in Cleveland
| Year | Att | Yds | Rec | RecYds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 104 | 379 | 61 | 534 |
| 2016 | 73 | 358 | 53 | 514 |
| 2017 | 82 | 348 | 74 | 693 |
| 2018 | 40 | 201 | 47 | 429 |
Receptions per year in CLE
| Year | Catches |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 47 |
Traded to Houston in Aug 2019, started 17 games — his only year as the lead back.
SplitDuke career by team
| Team | Years | Games |
|---|---|---|
| CLE | 2015-2018 | 64 |
| HOU | 2019-2020 | 28 |
| MIA | 2021 | 5 |
| BUF | 2022 | 1 |
3.2 catches/game across 98 career games — pass-catching RB density in the same tier as Theo Riddick.
ComparisonReceiving backs: catches per game
| Player | Rec | Gms | Rec/G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Riddick | 284 | 86 | 3.3 |
| Duke Johnson | 314 | 98 | 3.2 |
| Danny Woodhead | 300 | 105 | 2.9 |
| Darren Sproles | 553 | 186 | 3.0 |
Career receiving yards/catch of 9.2 — closer to a slot WR than a checkdown RB.
AnomalyDuke vs other pass-catch RBs (yds/catch)
| Player | Rec | RecYds | Y/R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Johnson | 314 | 2,900 | 9.2 |
| Theo Riddick | 284 | 2,108 | 7.4 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 516 | 4,201 | 8.1 |
| Le'Veon Bell | 399 | 3,289 | 8.2 |
All-time leading receiver among Miami Hurricanes RBs — 187 catches at The U before going pro.
MilestoneDuke's path to NFL
| Stage | Note |
|---|---|
| Miami (FL) | 3,519 rush yds, 187 rec — UM records |
| 2015 Draft | 3rd round, pick 77 (CLE) |
| 2019 trade | Sent to HOU for a 3rd/4th |
| 2022 | Final 1 game w/ BUF, retired after |
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