Get ready for the 2025 NFL Draft with our spotlight on Kaleb Johnson. Get the breakdown on their strengths and weaknesses in our scouting report, understand their potential with our draft profile, and see where experts predict they’ll land.
Kaleb Johnson’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
Good things can come from Kirk Ferentz’s old-school Iowa Hawkeyes. Kaleb Johnson is one of those good things. Johnson rumbled for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns on 240 carries in 2024, and he breaks into our Top 5 in a stacked 2025 NFL Draft RB class.
At 6’1″, 224 pounds, Johnson isn’t the most explosive or the fastest back, but he compensates with some of the best vision and creative instincts the class has to offer.
A fast first- and second-level processor, and an efficient footwork technician, Johnson knows how to use his setup space to bait defenders and clear lanes. He also has the bend and constant leg churn to create chunk plays once he’s working vertically.
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Kaleb Johnson’s Latest NFL Draft Projection
PFSN’s Ian Cummings projected Johnson to be drafted 83rd in his most recent 7-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
Cummings said, “Kaleb Johnson’s slide finally ends in Pittsburgh. His zone-running specialization fits well with Arthur Smith, and Johnson has the size and physicality to be a true volume back.”
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Kaleb Johnson’s NFL Draft Profile and Measurements
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 224 pounds
- Position: Running back
- School: Iowa
- Hand: 958
- Arm: 3300
- Wing: 7848
Where Does Kaleb Johnson Rank Among 2025’s RB Prospects?
Here are the top 10 RB rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft, according to PFSN Draft Analyst Ian Cummings:
10. Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
9. Devin Neal, Kansas
8. Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
7. Damien Martinez, Miami (FL)
6. Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State
5. Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
4. Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
3. TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
2. Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
1. Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Johnson had an incredible season, solidifying his spot in the NFL Draft conversation. He’s a rare mix of power and agility, like a pitcher with both a plus fastball and a plus changeup. Whether breaking tackles or outrunning defenders, Johnson consistently shines against elite competition. Once in the Heisman Trophy discussion, his stock only continues to climb.
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Kaleb Johnson’s College Stats
Career:
- Attempts: 508
- Rushing Yards: 2779
- Receiving Yards: 240
- Rushing Touchdowns: 30
- Receiving Touchdowns: 2
2024:
- Attempts: 240
- Rushing Yards: 1537
- Receiving Yards: 188
- Rushing Touchdowns: 21
- Receiving Touchdowns: 2