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Despite not being utilized at all as a kick returner in college, Johnson might be the frontrunner to win the job in 2026. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game last month, saying that he was excited to see how Johnson fit in with the new kickoff rules in the NFL.

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Johnson is frontrunner for Chiefs return specialist job despite limited college experience.

Despite not being utilized as a kick returner in college (3 kick returns for 24 yards in 2024), Johnson is the frontrunner to win the Chiefs' return specialist job in 2026. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game, expressing excitement about how Johnson fits with the new NFL kickoff rules.

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