Utah RB with efficient burst, but the backfield picture is crowded
Joe Johnson flashed real efficiency in the 2025 season, averaging 9.4 yards per carry on 24 rushing attempts for Utah, which hints at explosive playmaking when he gets touches. The catch: Utah’s 2026 depth chart and preview coverage point to Wayshawn Parker as the lead-back favorite, so Johnson looks more like a change-of-pace option than a clear feature runner right now. If you want a back with upside, burst, and room to rise, he’s worth watching; if you need a proven volume workhorse today, the fit is less certain.
