Kaleb Johnson 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 224 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R3, #83
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 2.9
- Pos rank
- RB73
- Rostered
- 10%
Week 4 at Buccaneers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 21st vs. RBs, neutral
Kaleb Johnson Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth RB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB109 last season at 0.9 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's RB73 at 2.9 PPR points per game, against 0.9 over 10 games last season (RB109). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 71st of 95 in rushing volume (2.8 carries per game), 85th of 95 in receiving role (0.2 targets per game) and 88th of 95 in efficiency (1.21 yards after contact per carry). Efficiency is the soft spot. Jordan Love is his quarterback.
He's RB2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Cowboys in Week 6 (8th against RBs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Johnson's rookie tape was a cautionary file: just 28 carries for 69 yards across 10 games, a brutal 2.46 per attempt and a -0.249 EPA per play that ranked among the worst at the position. His 9.1% snap share and zero rushing scores tell the story of a back the staff barely trusted, and the underlying contact numbers offer little hope of a hidden gem, with only 1.21 yards after contact per attempt and two broken tackles all year.
The path forward is just as crowded. He sits behind Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle in a three-man committee, projecting as no better than an RB3 with negligible standalone value in standard leagues. The 2024 college profile (1,537 yards, 21 touchdowns, 22 catches) hints at upside if injuries open a lane, but until he earns real volume he is a dynasty stash and watch-list name, not a draftable asset.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.21
- Broken tackles
- 2
- Explosive-run rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 4
- Snap share
- 9.1%
- Targets
- 2
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Cowboys in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 TB, 21stWk 5 CHI, 18thWk 6 DAL, 8thWk 7 DET, 19th
Risk
- RoleHe's RB2 on the depth chart.
- Light rushing volume2.8 carries per game, 71st of 95 RBs in 2025.
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Kaleb Johnson Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Kaleb Johnson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Kaleb Johnson projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (1.21 yards after contact per carry, 88th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Kaleb Johnson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Kaleb Johnson is the RB73 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Kaleb Johnson's projected role going forward?
Kaleb Johnson is RB2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Kaleb Johnson's fantasy football upside?
Kaleb Johnson's upside: his ceiling this season is 3.2 PPR points (Week 2, RB55) and the Cowboys in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Kaleb Johnson's fantasy value?
Kaleb Johnson's risks: his efficiency (1.21 yards after contact per carry, 88th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Kaleb Johnson's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.