TE17 ADP undervalues Johnson's TE8 finish and Shough's 102-target connection.
Johnson is TE17 in ADP (11th-round price) but deserves TE14 ranking; the market is overlooking his 2025 production. He posted career-high marks in targets, catches (77), yardage (889), and fantasy points—all eighth or better among tight ends—en route to a TE8 overall finish with nine top-12 fantasy weeks (including four top-five performances and a TE1 overall Week 1). His progression from a 42-catch, 508-yard season in 2022 demonstrates sustained improvement and clear trajectory of increased usage. Tyler Shough's better-than-expected rookie year as New Orleans' QB1 cements Johnson's role as the signal-caller's preferred safety valve and longtime friend from their Oregon days; Shough targeted Johnson 102 times—more than any other player outside Chris Olave—establishing a clear target hierarchy that should persist despite new offensive weapons like first-round pick Jordyn Tyson. Johnson should remain a focal point in Kellen Moore's system and could settle as high as second in target priority, with a path to surpass 1,000 receiving yards for the first time.
View Juwan Johnson 2026 fantasy football value pagePlayer profile with fantasy value, ADP, projections, news, and source-backed STACKED insightsJohnson currently has a TE17 Average Draft Position (ADP) with an 11th-round price, indicating fantasy managers aren't buying into the upside. I am. Johnson is TE14 in my rankings. His impressive progression continued in 2025, however, as the converted wide receiver posted career-high marks in targets, catches (77), yardage (889), and fantasy points. With Tyler Shough cementing his status as New Orleans' QB1 with a better-than-expected rookie year, Johnson stands to benefit based on his status as the signal-caller's preferred safety valve and longtime friend. Shough looked for his top tight end -- one he roomed with during their time together at Oregon -- more than any other player outside of star wideout Chris Olave, with Johnson's 102 targets ranking well ahead of the rest of the field.
Juwan Johnson fantasy football FAQ
- What did Footballguys say about Juwan Johnson?
- Johnson is TE17 in ADP (11th-round price) but deserves TE14 ranking; the market is overlooking his 2025 production. He posted career-high marks in targets, catches (77), yardage (889), and fantasy points—all eighth or better among tight ends—en route to a TE8 overall finish with nine top-12 fantasy weeks (including four top-five performances and a TE1 overall Week 1). His progression from a 42-catch, 508-yard season in 2022 demonstrates sustained improvement and clear trajectory of increased usage. Tyler Shough's better-than-expected rookie year as New Orleans' QB1 cements Johnson's role as the signal-caller's preferred safety valve and longtime friend from their Oregon days; Shough targeted Johnson 102 times—more than any other player outside Chris Olave—establishing a clear target hierarchy that should persist despite new offensive weapons like first-round pick Jordyn Tyson. Johnson should remain a focal point in Kellen Moore's system and could settle as high as second in target priority, with a path to surpass 1,000 receiving yards for the first time.
- Is this good or bad for Juwan Johnson's fantasy football value?
- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Juwan Johnson (TE NO). TE17 ADP undervalues Johnson's TE8 finish and Shough's 102-target connection.
- Where can I see Juwan Johnson's full 2026 fantasy outlook, projections, and ADP?
- Juwan Johnson's complete 2026 fantasy football outlook — projections, ADP movement across every platform, injury context, and all source-backed STACKED insights — is on their STACKED player profile.