Juwan Johnson: TE1 Surprise or Fade?

Juwan Johnson enters Week 1 as the 12th-ranked tight end, a significant positional move due to recent player news. His fantasy football value is amplified by quarterback Aidan O'Connell's past performance, who ranked second in red-zone completion percentage among returning starters last season.

This precision, coupled with a current lack of target competition, suggests Johnson is well-positioned to set a career high in touchdowns. He recorded 77 receptions last year, exceeding his previous targets, and has maintained an average of over 11 yards per catch in recent seasons.

These play-making and touchdown-scoring capabilities justify his inclusion in the back-end of TE1 rankings. This projection holds even when considering a defense that allowed the fourth-lowest completion percentage to tight ends last season. Johnson's ranking places him among other notable tight ends like George Kittle and Travis Kelce.