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Jamari Johnson

TE · Oregon · via Louisville · 2027 NFL Draft class

Public Draft Board rank #14·28 contributing sources·Board as of August 31, 2026
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Preseason edition · August 23, 20265 min read

Master scouting report

Johnson projects as a starting Y tight end with useful receiving value from the line, wing and slot. Reliable hands, route feel and post-catch balance allow him to contribute beyond a blocking assignment. His in-line work is functional rather than consistently forceful, and sharper route pace would help him separate from NFL man coverage. He needs a larger featured-target sample to establish the ceiling of the receiving role.

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01Experience And Production

Johnson spent two seasons at Louisville before transferring to Oregon, then started 10 of 15 games behind first-rounder Kenyon Sadiq in 2025. He caught 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores during Oregon's playoff run. That production came on 600 offensive snaps and included a reception in each of the final 14 games.

02Alignment Versatility

Oregon can attach Johnson to the formation, use him as a wing or detach him into the slot. His broad frame creates a believable run surface from every alignment, so motion does not announce pass. He is more natural in line than many modern receiving tight ends without becoming limited to that role.

03Release And Routes

Johnson releases with balance and builds speed smoothly for a player his size. He is fluid rather than sudden, and sharper pace changes would help him separate when an NFL safety matches him in man coverage.

04Hands And Catch Radius

His hands are reliable and his catch radius expands the quarterback's margin for error. Johnson adjusts outside his frame, tracks over his shoulder and protects the ball through ordinary contact. He does not need every target placed on his chest, which makes him useful between linebackers and safeties.

05Vertical And Contested Game

Johnson can threaten the seam and win above smaller defenders, but he is not a pure speed mismatch. His stride eats space once he gets moving, and his frame keeps the catch point available even when separation is modest. NFL defenders with length will test whether he can finish the same plays through heavier contact.

06After The Catch

He runs with balance and enough lateral quickness to make the first tackler miss. Johnson can plant, redirect and accelerate without looking like a lumbering in-line target, while his size lets him fall forward through glancing contact. He is more chain mover than breakaway runner, but the extra yards are repeatable.

07Run Blocking

Johnson has the frame and willingness to execute base, reach and split-flow assignments. His placement can be accurate, yet he does not consistently roll his hips and displace an edge defender at the point of attack. Better leverage and sustained footwork would turn functional positioning into starting-caliber in-line value.

08Pass Protection

The size gives Johnson a chance to absorb an edge rusher or scan across the formation in protection. He should be useful as an occasional sixth protector, though that assignment is not yet a defining strength.

09Situational Value

Johnson became more prominent when Oregon's schedule tightened and scored twice during the playoff run. His ability to present the same formation for run, play action or a seam route gives an offense answers on third down and in the red zone. The next step is commanding targets when defenses treat him as the primary tight end rather than Sadiq's complement.

10Role development

Johnson handled 10 starts and 600 snaps while sharing the position after his transfer to Oregon. That workload included both receiving and formation responsibilities, with a catch in each of the final 14 games. The next test is carrying a larger share of the route and blocking workload as the primary tight end. His present evaluation supports a complete offensive role, but does not yet establish featured-target volume.

The case for the player

Strengths

  • He can align in line, at wing or in the slot without changing the offense's personnel picture.

  • Reliable hands and a wide catch radius let him finish throws outside his frame.

  • He produced 510 yards and three touchdowns while sharing the position with a first-round pick.

  • Fluid route movement and zone awareness create dependable intermediate targets.

  • Balance and lateral agility generate useful yards after the catch at tight end size.

  • Ten starts and 600 snaps show that Oregon trusted him in a complete offensive role.

The questions that remain

Concerns

  • He is a functional in-line blocker but does not consistently create movement against defensive ends.

  • His route game is fluid rather than explosive, limiting clean separation against man coverage.

  • A 32-catch season does not yet prove he can sustain featured-target volume.

  • NFL length and contact will challenge a contested-catch game built partly on frame advantage.

Building the fit

NFL role and scheme fit

Use Johnson as a true Y in an offense that moves the tight end between the line, wing and slot. Play action, seams, crossers, stick routes and intermediate overs suit his hands and route feel, while split-flow action lets him contribute to the run design without asking him to drive a defensive end on every snap. He can become a three-down starter if his leverage and sustain catch up to his receiving value.

The Draftanomics view

Bottom line

A starting tight-end projection built on hands, alignment flexibility and useful movement after the catch. Johnson can contribute as a receiver without forcing the offense to remove its attached tight end. More consistent leverage and sustain would strengthen his in-line role, while better route pace and a larger target workload would establish how much of the passing game he can carry.

Sources & edition

The Draftanomics assessment, synthesized from attributed reporting. Role and development language expresses scouting opinion.

Original analysis through August 23, 2026. Restoration reviewed September 6, 2026; this is not an in-season update. No new Draftanomics all-22 review is included.

3 original sentences are omitted pending further evidence or source-use review. The remainingassessment is expressed in revised house prose. Source links support the assessment; they do not represent independent votes or permission to reproduce an article.

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Sources for overview
  1. House assessment

    Johnson projects as a starting Y tight end with useful receiving value from the line, wing and slot. Reliable hands, route feel and post-catch balance allow him to contribute beyond a blocking assignment. His in-line work is functional rather than consistently forceful, and sharper route pace would help him separate from NFL man coverage. He needs a larger featured-target sample to establish the ceiling of the receiving role.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
Sources for experience and production
  1. Reported fact

    Johnson spent two seasons at Louisville before transferring to Oregon, then started 10 of 15 games behind first-rounder Kenyon Sadiq in 2025.

  2. Reported fact

    He caught 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores during Oregon's playoff run.

  3. Reported fact

    That production came on 600 offensive snaps and included a reception in each of the final 14 games.

Sources for alignment versatility
  1. House assessment

    Oregon can attach Johnson to the formation, use him as a wing or detach him into the slot.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
  2. House assessment

    His broad frame creates a believable run surface from every alignment, so motion does not announce pass.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
  3. House assessment

    He is more natural in line than many modern receiving tight ends without becoming limited to that role.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
Sources for release and routes
  1. House assessment

    Johnson releases with balance and builds speed smoothly for a player his size.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
  2. House assessment

    He is fluid rather than sudden, and sharper pace changes would help him separate when an NFL safety matches him in man coverage.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for hands and catch radius
  1. House assessment

    His hands are reliable and his catch radius expands the quarterback's margin for error.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
  2. House assessment

    Johnson adjusts outside his frame, tracks over his shoulder and protects the ball through ordinary contact.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
  3. House assessment

    He does not need every target placed on his chest, which makes him useful between linebackers and safeties.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
Sources for vertical and contested game
  1. House assessment

    Johnson can threaten the seam and win above smaller defenders, but he is not a pure speed mismatch.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
  2. House assessment

    His stride eats space once he gets moving, and his frame keeps the catch point available even when separation is modest.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
  3. House assessment

    NFL defenders with length will test whether he can finish the same plays through heavier contact.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for after the catch
  1. House assessment

    He runs with balance and enough lateral quickness to make the first tackler miss.

    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
  2. House assessment

    Johnson can plant, redirect and accelerate without looking like a lumbering in-line target, while his size lets him fall forward through glancing contact.

    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
  3. House assessment

    He is more chain mover than breakaway runner, but the extra yards are repeatable.

    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for run blocking
  1. House assessment

    Johnson has the frame and willingness to execute base, reach and split-flow assignments.

    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
  2. House assessment

    His placement can be accurate, yet he does not consistently roll his hips and displace an edge defender at the point of attack.

    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
  3. House assessment

    Better leverage and sustained footwork would turn functional positioning into starting-caliber in-line value.

    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for pass protection
  1. House assessment

    The size gives Johnson a chance to absorb an edge rusher or scan across the formation in protection.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
  2. House assessment

    He should be useful as an occasional sixth protector, though that assignment is not yet a defining strength.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for situational value
  1. Reported fact

    Johnson became more prominent when Oregon's schedule tightened and scored twice during the playoff run.

  2. House assessment

    His ability to present the same formation for run, play action or a seam route gives an offense answers on third down and in the red zone.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
  3. House assessment

    The next step is commanding targets when defenses treat him as the primary tight end rather than Sadiq's complement.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
Sources for role development
  1. House assessment

    Johnson handled 10 starts and 600 snaps while sharing the position after his transfer to Oregon. That workload included both receiving and formation responsibilities, with a catch in each of the final 14 games. The next test is carrying a larger share of the route and blocking workload as the primary tight end. His present evaluation supports a complete offensive role, but does not yet establish featured-target volume.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
Sources for strength
  1. House assessment

    He can align in line, at wing or in the slot without changing the offense's personnel picture.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
Sources for strength
  1. House assessment

    Reliable hands and a wide catch radius let him finish throws outside his frame.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
Sources for strength
  1. Reported fact

    He produced 510 yards and three touchdowns while sharing the position with a first-round pick.

Sources for strength
  1. House assessment

    Fluid route movement and zone awareness create dependable intermediate targets.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for strength
  1. House assessment

    Balance and lateral agility generate useful yards after the catch at tight end size.

    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for strength
  1. House assessment

    Ten starts and 600 snaps show that Oregon trusted him in a complete offensive role.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
Sources for concern
  1. House assessment

    He is a functional in-line blocker but does not consistently create movement against defensive ends.

    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for concern
  1. House assessment

    His route game is fluid rather than explosive, limiting clean separation against man coverage.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for concern
  1. House assessment

    A 32-catch season does not yet prove he can sustain featured-target volume.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
Sources for concern
  1. House assessment

    NFL length and contact will challenge a contested-catch game built partly on frame advantage.

    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
Sources for nfl role and scheme fit
  1. House assessment

    Use Johnson as a true Y in an offense that moves the tight end between the line, wing and slot.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
  2. House assessment

    Play action, seams, crossers, stick routes and intermediate overs suit his hands and route feel, while split-flow action lets him contribute to the run design without asking him to drive a defensive end on every snap.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
  3. House assessment

    He can become a three-down starter if his leverage and sustain catch up to his receiving value.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s
Sources for bottom line
  1. House assessment

    A starting tight-end projection built on hands, alignment flexibility and useful movement after the catch. Johnson can contribute as a receiver without forcing the offense to remove its attached tight end. More consistent leverage and sustain would strengthen his in-line role, while better route pace and a larger target workload would establish how much of the passing game he can carry.

    • Jamari Johnson - Football - University of Oregon Athletics · 2023/2024 Louisville and 2025 Oregon biography; playoff game entries
    • Jamari Johnson — retained cbs_mike_renner evaluation · Retained source record 3835c67c-9f0a-4ea7-b684-8534fcc55f02, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; traditional tight-end and receiving discussion
    • Jamari Johnson — retained espn_matt_miller evaluation · Retained source record 72803b77-23d4-40c3-85ed-cf429e65428a, captured 2026-08-19; Named player paragraph; size/hands/inline discussion
    • Best Available — Jamari Johnson playoff film discussion · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs 2ca828f03d35998d5201, 3697cb4a6532920614a1, 85394c3bb622813ef7d2, c613fbf8048d61a13414, 711fa519aafbd8dcf8e2, 1a60f4431ec35dd1ec75, b1b21a9daa008081720f, 9976e6572c8994e67a35, 363c1341fa814541ef81, 318d64418fca8399d132, bbcdfbce8942657b0e4f, 52d0c4814b169bde74ad; timestamps 30s, 428s, 1201s, 161s, 325s, 485s, 663s, 1181s, 273s, 663s, 886s, 343s
    • Locked On NFL Draft — Jamari Johnson evaluation · Retained transcript-context observations; retained observation IDs e6795db480fac76de113, 9522fa314dd79185154b, ef6f92e2a0bcedcc1670, 86b97b3182eadec1288b, 5b771719bf47ce471248, 5f8982bc610bf6fec3f3, 46235bf4eb1f4d238516, 616758ede43612fd09f6, f86970e66529d296a49d, 3dc6153597f005f4c9e3, 5b679654e122abd7a8f8, 881da260ddb4ab17aec0, ed66a0391372607815bd, 979134e72bbe097ba35c; timestamps 0s, 290s, 676s, 378s, 134s, 227s, 455s, 771s, 1004s, 267s, 716s, 864s, 158s, 1159s

College record & draft context

College production, measurables, experience, and the prospect's place on the sealed Public Draft Board.

Public Draft Board

Public Draft Board rank
#14
Position rank
TE1
Contributing sources
28
Movement since prior snapshot
Down 1

Sealed snapshot as of August 31, 2026 · equal-weight aggregation of public boards, minimum 3 sources for a rank · The Public Draft Board

College production

No season of college production is included in this dataset for this prospect.

Evidence notes

  • The retained data contains no season of college production for this prospect.
  • The newest college season in the retained data is 2025; the 2026 season is not yet included.
  • No verified athletic testing is included in the sealed dataset for this prospect.
  • 28 contributing public boards rank this prospect; the Public Draft Board places him at #14.
  • The aggregate public rank fell 1 spot between the two most recent sealed weekly snapshots.

Each note restates a displayed fact. None is a forecast of NFL performance.

Experience and measurements

Listed height
6'5"
Listed weight
290 lb
Class
Sophomore
Age
Not in dataset
Recorded school
Oregon
Former school
Louisville
Hometown
Cleveland, OH
Jersey
#55
Recruiting stars
4-star
Recruiting rank
#339 nationally

"Not in dataset" means the value is absent from the sealed dossier dataset, not that it does not exist.

Athletic testing

Not included in the sealed dataset. No combine, pro-day, or RAS value is retained for the 2027 class; absence here does not mean no testing has taken place.

Listed roster height and weight (CollegeFootballData); no verified athletic testing is retained. Bio captured August 29, 2026.

Historical comparisons

Historical profile comparisons are being rebuilt.

Sources and methodology

  • Retained bio and measurements: Draftanomics prospect ingest (CollegeFootballData rosters and recruiting), retained seed data/seed/prospects_upcoming_full.parquet.
  • Retained college production: CollegeFootballData season statistics via the retained player cross-reference; position-relevant categories only; all-zero category rows dropped.
  • Age: unavailable — no birth date or age is retained for the 2027 class.
  • Transfer history: not retained — the page shows the current school and, where the frozen id names a different school, the former school.
  • Public Draft Board: sealed snapshot as of August 31, 2026; per-source ranks are not published under the aggregate-only source policy.

Board methodologyDossier methodologyResearch status

Board position reflects aggregated public opinion; the scouting report is a separate editorial assessment.