Training camp risers to target at the end of your fantasy football drafts
By Raju Byfield
Fantasy Football Camp Impact: KeeSean Johnson (WR – ARI)
Currently the 92nd wide receiver off the board in redraft leagues, KeeSean Johnson has ascended to number three on the depth chart in Arizona. Continually talked up by everyone from the NFL Network to beat writers and team reporters, Johnson looks the part of an NFL receiver.
Fellow rookies Andy Isabella and Hakeem Butler were the more hyped, and highly regarded prospects, but there is a reason Kliff Kingsbury was unable to pass on Johnson despite having already drafted two talented wideouts.
One he goes four wide often in his system. However, more importantly, Johnson was arguably one of the top-15 talents at his position and represented a steal in the sixth round.
A pro ready receiver, it is no surprise that Johnson has shined over tweener Andy Isabella and the raw but upside laden Hakeem Butler. Johnson was a highly productive college receiver that saw a 95-1,340-8 line in 2017 and a 77-1,013-8 line in 2018.
He caught 66.3 percent of his deep passes and can win everywhere on the field. He is an excellent downfield receiver due to his catch radius and body control. Johnson is also explosive in the screen game and has good separation skills. Johnson recorded an impressive 3.05 yards per route run and 4.05 yards per slot route run in 2018.
Johnson has mammoth upside in what should prove to be an electrifying offense. The amount of targets he will see on the season is up in the air, but something in the range of 100 targets is not out of the question.
The Cardinals will be running an offense unique to the NFL, so it will be interesting to see how defenses are able to adapt. Someone you can target in the final rounds of most drafts, Johnson is a flex2 option with clear cut WR3 upside. Pass on him at your own risk.