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Bucs' Tez Johnson: NFL's Top Seventh-Round Gem?
10 Jul
Summary
- Tez Johnson was named to Pro Football Focus's All-Seventh Round team.
- Johnson's mid-season stretch produced 247 yards and four touchdowns.
- Only seven active receivers drafted in round seven have over 300 career yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson, entering just his second NFL season, has earned recognition as one of the league's most outstanding seventh-round draft picks. Pro Football Focus compiled an 'All-Seventh Round' team, featuring the best players selected in that draft round across all positions. Johnson was named as one of three receivers on this elite squad.
Analysts noted Johnson's potential for the slot role, with his rookie season showing significant promise. A four-game stretch between Weeks 5 and 10, where he recorded 247 receiving yards and four of his five career touchdowns, prompted some to label him the draft's biggest steal. This performance is particularly noteworthy given the scarcity of productive receivers from the seventh round; only seven active players drafted in this round have surpassed 300 career receiving yards.
Other seventh-round receivers like Bo Melton, Noah Brown, David Moore, and Ben Skrowenek have had varying levels of success or career paths, making Johnson's impact stand out. Alongside Johnson, Jauan Jennings and Devaughn Vele were also selected as top receivers from this draft round. The PFF All-Seventh Round team also recognized Brock Purdy at quarterback and Kyle Monangai at running back, showcasing hidden gems within the later rounds of the NFL draft.
