Las Vegas Raiders

P.J. Johnson

Age
25
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Sleeper ID
6273
Verdict scores
Trade Value 39
Win-Now 0.2/10
Consistency 0
Positional Rank 1282
Trade Value Tier D
Trend → Stable
Scouting report

Summary

P.J. Johnson enters Year 4 as a rotational defensive lineman for the Las Vegas Raiders at age 25, ranked #1290 at his position in Verdict’s dynasty score (2.0, ascending trend). Johnson’s 334-pound frame on 76-inch tall frame fits the hybrid scheme under Patrick Graham, but his 2022 season data shows limited opportunity and no established role.

Projection Rationale

Johnson operates within a hybrid scheme under Patrick Graham with zone-heavy coverage and complex pre-snap disguise. The 334-pound lineman’s frame fits the rotation-friendly scheme, but 2022 data shows limited opportunity, with 2.0 dynasty score tied to a 49 trade value. Johnson’s snap count trajectory remains uncertain.

Injury Risk

Johnson has no reported injury history, but positional injury rates for defensive linemen in the hybrid scheme under Patrick Graham show moderate risk due to high-tempo and physical play.

Opportunity Notes

Johnson’s snap count trajectory remains uncertain, as he operates in a rotation-friendly hybrid scheme under Patrick Graham. The 334-pound lineman’s frame fits the rotation-friendly scheme, but 2022 data shows limited opportunity, with no established role.

Scheme Fit Analysis

The hybrid scheme under Patrick Graham with zone-heavy coverage and complex pre-snap disguise may leverage Johnson’s size and strength in rotational defensive linemen roles, but 2022 data shows limited opportunity and no established role.

Trend Assessment

Unknown Johnson’s dynasty score of 2.0, tied to a 49 trade value, suggests limited investment but ascending opportunity. However, 2022 data reflects a 2.0 dynasty score, indicating no clear trend.

Ceiling / Floor

Ceiling is uncertain, as Johnson’s role in the rotational defensive line is not established. Floor is near 2.0 dynasty score tied to a 49 trade value, given limited opportunity and no established role.

Comparable Player

His role as a rotational DL in a hybrid scheme draws comparisons to Dalvin Tomlinson from 2020-2021 New York Giants — similar age window, similar scheme context, and similar low-usage profile.