Draft Snapshot
Jamari Johnson is currently No. 26 on the 2027 NFL board, with current mocks placing the player between No. 8 and No. 32. The weighted average is 21.2 and the median is 21.0. Topics mentioned in the stored source commentary include production, health discussion, and athleticism and burst. Jamari Johnson moved up 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.3 picks earlier.
Player Information
- Position
- TE
- School
- Oregon
- Consensus rank
- #26
- Latest eligible projection published
- October 19, 2026
- Eligible draft mocks
- 26
- Player mock appearances
- 22
- Consensus projections
- 22
- Snapshot calculated
- October 19, 2026
Current Consensus
Jamari Johnson appears in 22 of 26 eligible draft mocks across 16 publications. The center of the market is pick 21.2, while the full range and team assignments show where the writers disagree.
Why Jamari Johnson Is Ranked Here
Jamari Johnson is No. 26 in the stored mock consensus, with a weighted average pick of 21.2 across 22 current player appearances. The ranking summarizes published placements; it does not establish a particular skill or guarantee professional success.
The current selections range from No. 8 to No. 32.
An attributed positive evaluation in the stored commentary is: Cody Williams (FanSided): “Kenyon Sadiq is proving right now with the Jets that a physically dominant freak can be an immediate factor and Johnson, in replacing Sadiq…”
A separate source question remains: Mike Renner (CBS Sports): “After missing a couple of games with injury, Johnson came back to tear up USC this past weekend with seven catches for 119 yards.” A favorable mock placement does not resolve that evaluation.
Nearby consensus entries include Trey'Dez Green at No. 28 and Terrance Carter Jr. at No. 91. Their placement does not by itself establish a player-specific skill advantage.
Strengths
- Cody Williams (FanSided): “Kenyon Sadiq is proving right now with the Jets that a physically dominant freak can be an immediate factor and Johnson, in replacing Sadiq…”
- Andy (Andydraft): “Tae Johnson is an outstanding FS prospect with top notch closing burst, range, tackling, and overall intelligence for the game.”
- FantasyPros Staff (FantasyPros): “At 6-foot-5 and over 250 pounds, Johnson combines size with legitimate after-the-catch explosiveness.”
Questions / Concerns
- Mike Renner (CBS Sports): “After missing a couple of games with injury, Johnson came back to tear up USC this past weekend with seven catches for 119 yards.”
- Historical injury note: Gordon McGuinness (PFF): “Johnson has missed some time due to injury but is averaging 2.33 yards per route run and 15.8 yards per reception through three games.”
What Jamari Johnson Needs to Show Next
- Revisit this attributed question with later player-specific evidence. Source detail: Mike Renner (CBS Sports): “After missing a couple of games with injury, Johnson came back to tear up USC this past weekend with seven catches for 119 yards.”
- Compare this attributed history with later player-specific evidence; the historical note does not establish current injury status. Source detail: Historical injury note: Gordon McGuinness (PFF): “Johnson has missed some time due to injury but is averaging 2.33 yards per route run and 15.8 yards per reception through three games.”
Draft Stock Movement
Jamari Johnson moved up 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.3 picks earlier.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 23 | 19.3 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 24 | 19.3 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 22 | 19.3 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 21 | 19.1 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 22 | 19.1 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 23 | 20.0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 24 | 20.0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 24 | 19.9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 25 | 20.0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 27 | 21.0 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 27 | 20.9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 26 | 21.2 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos appears in 8 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #21.3. The linked CBS Sports note says: Mike Renner: After missing a couple of games with injury, Johnson came back to tear up USC this past weekend with seven catches for 119 yards.. This card describes the current Denver Broncos order connection, not team intent.
New England Patriots
New England Patriots appears in 3 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #22.3. The linked DKDB note says: Lou Pickney: Johnson took over the lead role at tight end in 2026 after Kenyon Sadiq departed for the NFL.. This card describes the current New England Patriots order connection, not team intent.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers appears in 2 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #10.0. The linked FantasyPros note says: Mike Fanelli: Johnson should be the third consecutive Oregon tight end selected inside the top 50 picks over the past three weeks.. This card describes the current Carolina Panthers order connection, not team intent.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
Mike Renner: After missing a couple of games with injury, Johnson came back to tear up USC this past weekend with seven catches for 119 yards.
Themes: production · health discussionJosh Edwards: Jamari Johnson has good movement and can be a weapon in both the run and pass games.
Ryan Wilson: Sean Payton loves athletic tight ends, and Jamari Johnson is in the same conversation as former Oregon standouts Kenyon Sadiq and Terrance Ferguson.
Themes: athleticism and burstThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Gordon McGuinness: Johnson has missed some time due to injury but is averaging 2.33 yards per route run and 15.8 yards per reception through three games.
Themes: production · technique and decision-making · health discussionJustin Melo: Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson should thrive once he returns from injury after posting 11 catches, 176 yards, and a touchdown in two games.
Themes: production · health discussionTopher Davis: This might actually be too low for Johnson at this stage, not that Broncos fans will be complaining.
Cody Williams: Indiana wide receiver Nick Marsh was a heavy consideration here, but the Chiefs' previous drafts where they've taken bites at the apple at tight end with Travis Kelce's uncertain future tells me they might look for his 1-for-1 replacement w...
Themes: early readinessGilberto Manzano: The Ducks could have used Johnson in the loss to Oklahoma State.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Lou Pickney: Johnson took over the lead role at tight end in 2026 after Kenyon Sadiq departed for the NFL.
Themes: versatility · roster needAndy: Washington's offense could use more firepower, and Jamari Johnson would be an outstanding addition.
Themes: athleticism and burst · technique and decision-makingEthan Woodie: Johnson averaged nearly 10 yards after the catch per reception last season, a truly ridiculous number for a tight end.
Themes: productionFantasyPros Staff: Jamari Johnson may become the next elite Oregon tight end to enter the league.
Themes: size and lengthChris Gregory: Johnson has a traditional tight end build with enough blocking skills to remain in-line, unlike some of the receiver hybrids we have seen at tight end in recent years.
Themes: roster needMike Fanelli: Johnson should be the third consecutive Oregon tight end selected inside the top 50 picks over the past three weeks.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Daniel Flick: Perhaps in 2027, they'll take Sadiq's college teammate in Johnson, who caught 32 passes for 510 yards and three touchdowns in a complementary role and is headed toward a massive year in 2026.
Themes: production · athleticism and burst · versatilityDaire Carragher: They could return to the position next year and select Johnson, who outperformed Sadiq last season.
Themes: athleticism and burstWhat Changed Since the Previous Update
Jamari Johnson: consensus rank moved from No. 27 to No. 26 weighted average moved from 20.9 to 21.2