2025 Rookie Profile: Kaleb Johnson (RB), Iowa

Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy's annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Kaleb Johnson, a deep dive into the promising Iowa running back.

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Kaleb Johnson, a redshirt senior running back from Iowa, emerged as one of the premier backs in the 2025 NFL Draft class after a breakout 2024 season. A three-star recruit from Hamilton High School in Ohio, Johnson committed to Iowa over offers from West Virginia, Pittsburgh, and Michigan State. He set the Hawkeyes’ freshman rushing record in 2022 with 779 yards. He battled injuries in 2023 and exploded in 2024, earning First-Team All-Big Ten, Big Ten Running Back of the Year, and Second-Team AP All-American honors. A finalist for the Doak Walker Award, Johnson declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. College Stats 2022 (Freshman): 13 games, 151 carries, 779 yards (5.2 YPC), 6 rushing TDs; 4 receptions, 27 yards; 14 kick returns, 363 yards 2023 (Sophomore): 10 games (3 missed due to ankle injury), 117 carries, 463 yards (4.0 YPC), 3 rushing TDs; 3 receptions, 25 yards 2024 (Junior): 12 games, 240 carries, 1,537 yards (6.4 YPC), 21 rushing TDs; 22 receptions, 188 yards, 2 receiving TDs Career Totals: 35 games, 508 carries, 2,779 yards (5.5 YPC), 30 rushing TDs; 29 receptions, 240 yards, 2 receiving TDs; 0 fumbles on 537 touches Notable: Ranked 7th in FBS rushing yards (2024), 2nd in breakaway yards (861), 4th in yards after contact (1,060), 48.9% dominator rating (99th percentile). Measurables Johnson’s size-speed combination is elite, with a sturdy, muscular frame ideal for a power back. His 22 MPH GPS-tracked speed in 2024 and 43 explosive runs (10+ yards) highlight his breakaway ability, though his long speed and agility are average for the position. Height: 6’1” Weight: 224 lbs Arm Length: 33” Hand Size: 9 5/8” 40-Yard Dash: 4.57 seconds 10-Yard Split: 1.62 seconds

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