Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson continues to make his case as one of the most talented wideouts in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. Below we check out his 2024 season stats, mock draft projection, and much more.
Where Did Tez Johnson Project in Our 7-Round NFL Mock Draft?
In the latest mock draft from Pro Football Network NFL Draft Analyst Ian Cummings, Johnson slips to the second round and joins a talented crew over in Atlanta.
“Kirk Cousins gets his “Tank Dell” to go beside Drake London and 2024 breakout WR Darnell Mooney. And the Falcons complete their weapons core with Tez Johnson.”
Potential NFL Landing Spots for Johnson
According to PFN’s updated NFL team needs, these are a few of the organizations that should prioritize wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Atlanta Falcons
- Baltimore Ravens
- Buffalo Bills
- Carolina Panthers
- Chicago Bears
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cleveland Browns
- Dallas Cowboys
- Denver Broncos
- Detroit Lions
- Houston Texans
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Los Angeles Rams
- New England Patriots
- New Orleans Saints
- Pittsburgh Steelers
Johnson’s Scouting Report and Measurements
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 160 pounds
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Oregon
- Current Year: Redshirt Senior
Here is a portion of what Cummings had to say in his scouting report on Johnson:
“His full name is Keyonteze. His honorary last name might just be “Nix.”
Johnson experienced hardships growing up, to a level not many can empathize with. He grew up in the projects of Birmingham and lost his father early to suicide. His mother tried her best to provide for him, but as he grew up, avoiding the struggles of the community was becoming more and more difficult.
When Johnson came to Pinson Valley High School, he was a sub-150-pound kid who would sometimes get into trouble. But on the football field, his teammate Bo Nix saw potential, and he relayed that potential to his coach and father, Patrick Nix.
Johnson’s mother and the Nix family would eventually collaborate on an agreement where Johnson would stay with the Nixes to steady the ground beneath his feet and give him an environment to flourish in.
Now, Johnson calls the Nixes his adoptive family. Bo — who was selected 12th overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2024 NFL Draft — is unofficially his adoptive brother.
Growing up alongside Bo, Johnson was able to similarly live out his dream of playing college football. He signed with Troy as a three-star recruit out of high school, and after several seasons of high-level production, he transferred to Oregon in 2023 to play for his favorite childhood team with his favorite quarterback.
Sharing targets with Troy Franklin, Johnson was still able to amass 86 catches for 1,182 yards and 10 touchdowns catching passes from Nix. And now, he’s on the early-round radar entering the 2025 NFL Draft cycle.”
Johnson’s 2024 Season Stats and Game Breakdowns
- Receiving Yards: 536
- Catches: 57
- Touchdowns: 7
- Yards Per Reception: 9.4
On the surface, there’s naturally a degree of apprehension to be had with Dell-like prospects. Johnson is 5’10”, 160 pounds — woefully underweight at any level of football. But at that size, he’s undeniably dynamic, and he brings size-defying toughness and catching skills.
Much like Dell did as a prospect, Johnson boasts body control, hand-eye coordination, and resolve as some of his most prevalent strengths. He has target-funnel skills but also functions as a hyper-elite athletic and RAC threat with rare speed, burst, agility, twitch, and fluidity.
When Is Tez Johnson Playing Today?
Johnson and the undefeated Ducks will face off against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 3:30 p.m ET.
The Oregon Ducks have ascended to the pole position of the AP Poll, but the story on Saturday is the Illinois Fighting Illini, who currently have a chance to make the College Football Playoff, especially with an easy November schedule.
An upset win for Bret Bielema’s squad would put them in prime position for premier postseason play. Can the Ducks defend their home turf and stave off a hungry Illini squad?
