Buddy Johnson, LB, Texas A&M. Ranked #252 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 7 projection); Pittsburgh drafted him in Round 4, pick 140.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
12FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | CHI | 6-11 | — | — | — | 9% | 12 |
| '22 | JAX | 9-8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| '23 | DAL | 12-5 | 2 | — | — | 4% | 5 |
| '24 | DAL | 7-10 | — | — | — | 7% | 9 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2 | — | — | 8% | 9 | |
| '25 | IND | 8-9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 15% | 21 |
| Career | — | 10 | 1 | 0 | 12% | 12 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | CHI | 51% | 59 |
| '23 | DAL | 56% | 27 |
| '24 | DAL | 83% | 325 |
| '25 | IND | 63% | 222 |
| Career | 63% | 633 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'0 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
229 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.875"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Buddy Johnson leads all LBs from the 2021 draft class in career solo tackles.