low-mileage, high-upside RB with burst and durability questions still TBD
In the 2025 season, Rowan Johnston logged 10 rushing attempts for 47 yards for New Haven, showing a modest sample but a useful 4.7 yards per carry and a long run of 22 yards. He profiles as a compact, shifty back at 5-foot-8, 175 pounds with multi-sport athletic background and verified high school production—over 3,000 rushing yards and 50-plus touchdowns—so the intrigue is the upside, not the volume. He looks like a fit for a team that values quickness, toughness, and depth at RB rather than an instant bell-cow.
