David Johnson Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 224 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- August 26, 1987 (36)
- Experience
- 9th Season
- Drafted
- 2009 / Rd. 7 / Pk. 241 (PIT)
- College
- Arkansas State
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David Johnson News
In an interview with Mike Jurecki from Arizona Sports, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald explained that he doesn't think it will be difficult for running back David Johnson to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards as well as 1,000 receiving yards. Johnson himself stated that this was a goal of his for the upcoming season and explained that he should have had this stat line last season as well. When this information is combined with the statement made by head coach Bruce Arians about giving Johnson 30 touches a game, it is clear that Johnson is not only a lock for the top three picks in virtually every draft but should be considered the favorite to be picked first overall, regardless of the format. As long as he doesn't get injured, Johnson has the ability and opportunity to repeat and exceed his stats from last year.
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson said he thinks he could handle 30 touches a game, and he wasn't worn down at the end of last season. Johnson led the league in touches in 2016, averaging more than 23 per game. The 25-year-old was injured in the final game of the season last year, but he'll be fine for training camp and Week 1. He's one of, if not the most, talented backs in the NFL after rushing 293 times for 1,239 yards and 16 scores in 2016. He also racked up 80 catches for another four scores. Johnson is a fine bet for the first overall fantasy pick in 2017.
David Johnson finished the year as the fifth leading rusher with 1,239 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground. He added an additional 879 yards and four TDs on the ground. It's safe to say that the Arizona offense ran through Johnson in every facet of the game. Sadly, his 2016 campaign went out with a whimper rather than a bang as he suffered an MCL sprain, knocking him out of Week 17. Still, that doesn't affect his 2017 outlook whatsoever. There is going to be plenty of fascinating debates as to whether DJ, Le'Veon Bell, or Ezekiel Elliot are worthy of the No. 1 selection in fantasy drafts. Every owner is going to be rubbing their lucky rabbit's foot for the top pick, but the truth of the matter is you can't go wrong with any of those rockstar RBs. David Johnson looks like a superstar running back for years to come.
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