A converted wide receiver from Oregon who has become a steady starting tight end for the Saints.
Juwan Johnson began his college career at Penn State before transferring to Oregon, then entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He moved from receiver to tight end with the Saints and worked his way into a leading role. In 2025 he set career highs while serving as a reliable target in New Orleans.
Path to the league
Johnson played receiver at Penn State and Oregon before going undrafted in 2020. The Saints signed him and transitioned him to tight end, where his size and ball skills fit. He developed into a regular contributor in the New Orleans passing game over several seasons.
2025 season
Johnson played all 17 games and posted career highs with 77 receptions for 889 yards and three touchdowns on 100 targets. He was among the more consistent tight ends in the league, recording at least three catches in 15 of 17 games. His scoring output stayed modest with just three touchdowns despite the heavy target share.
Sources
- New Orleans Saints: Juwan Johnson 2025 Season Recap
- ESPN: Juwan Johnson player page
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
17 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | saints | 17 | 77 | 889 | 11.5 | 3 | 52 |
| 2024 | saints | 17 | 50 | 548 | 11.0 | 3 | 30 |
| 2023 | saints | 13 | 37 | 368 | 9.9 | 4 | 32 |
| 2022 | saints | 16 | 42 | 508 | 12.1 | 7 | 41 |
| 2021 | saints | 14 | 13 | 159 | 12.2 | 4 | 27 |
| 2020 | saints | 7 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 19 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Tight End
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oregon
- Hometown
- Glassboro, NJ, USA
- Age
- 29
- Status
- active
