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Bisi Johnson

Wide Receiver

#81

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-0

Age: 23

Weight: 204 lbs

College: Colorado State

2019 SEASON

REC

31
YDS

294
AVG

9.5
TDS

3

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WK	OPP	RESULT	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD
17	Bears	L 19 - 21	3	34	11.3	14	0
16	Packers	L 10 - 23	1	6	6	6	0
15	@Chargers	W 39 - 10	1	19	19	19	0	1	6	6	6	0
14	Lions	W 20 - 7	1	9	9	9	1
13	@Seahawks	L 30 - 37	1	1	1	1	0
11	Broncos	W 27 - 23	6	35	5.8	9	0
10	@Cowboys	W 28 - 24	2	25	12.5	15	0
9	@Chiefs	L 23 - 26	1	4	4	4	1
8	Redskins	W 19 - 9	2	27	13.5	16	0
7	@Lions	W 42 - 30	4	40	10	19	1
6	Eagles	W 38 - 20	1	16	16	16	0
5	@Giants	W 28 - 10	4	43	10.8	23	0
4	@Bears	L 6 - 16	4	35	8.8	16	0
3	Raiders	W 34 - 14
2	@Packers	L 16 - 21
1	Falcons	W 28 - 12

Career Stats

WR TE Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
2019	Minnesota Vikings	16	6	31	294	9.5	23	3	1	6	6	6	0
TOTAL		16	6	31	294	9.5	23	3	1	6	6	6	0	0	0

Biography

• Recorded 3 receiving TDs in 2019, the most by a Vikings rookie since Stefon Diggs had 4 in 2015.

• Johnson's 31 receptions in 2019 marked the 9th-highest total by a rookie WR in franchise history.

OFF THE FIELD

• Full name is Olabisi, a name given to him by an elder in Denver's Nigerian community that means "to bring prosperity to your family."

• Father, Bode, attended Federal Polytechnic College in Nigeria.

• Earned degree in hospitality management in December 2018.

• Recorded 3 receiving TDs in 2019, the most by a Vikings rookie since Stefon Diggs had 4 in 2015.

• Johnson's 31 receptions in 2019 marked the 9th-highest total by a rookie WR in franchise history.

OFF THE FIELD

• Full name is Olabisi, a name given to him by an elder in Denver's Nigerian community that means "to bring prosperity to your family."

• Father, Bode, attended Federal Polytechnic College in Nigeria.

• Earned degree in hospitality management in December 2018.

PRO

• Selected in the 7th round (#247) in the 2019 NFL Draft.

• The 6th player drafted from CSU by the Vikings and only WR.

2019: MINNESOTA VIKINGS

• Appeared in all 16 games with 6 starts, finishing with 31 receptions for 294 yards and 3 TDs.

• Made his NFL debut vs. Atlanta (9/8), appearing on offense and special teams.

• Recorded his 1st NFL reception at Chicago (9/29), finishing with 4 receptions for 35 yards.

• Hauled in 4 passes for the 2nd consecutive game at NY Giants (10/6), finishing with 4 receptions for 43 yards.

• Caught his 1st NFL TD at Detroit (10/20), a 1-yard reception from Kirk Cousins.

• Caught a 4-yard TD pass in the 1st quarter at Kansas City (11/3), his 2nd score of the season.

• Made his 1st career start at Dallas (11/10), catching 2 passes for 25 yards.

• Started his 2nd consecutive game vs. Denver (11/17), catching a career-high 6 passes for 35 yards against his home-state team.

• Caught 1 pass for 9 yards and 1 TD vs. Detroit (12/8).

• Started his 5th consecutive game at LA Chargers (12/15), logging his 1st career rush for 6 yards and a 19-yard catch.

• Made his 6th start of the season vs. Chicago (12/29), recording a team-leading 3 receptions for 34 yards in regular season finale when many starters sat the game out.

• Made his NFL postseason debut in the Wild Card win at New Orleans (1/5/20), catching 2 passes for 17 yards.

• Made the 1st postseason start of his NFL career in the Divisional game at San Francisco (1/11/20).

COLLEGE

• Appeared in 49 career games, starting 27. Finished his career with 125 receptions for 2,019 yards and 11 TDs.

• Set the CSU single-game record for with 265 receiving yards on a career-high 7 receptions, with 2 TD catches vs. Idaho in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game (12/22/16).

• Became the 10th Ram to have 2,000+ career receiving yards.

PREP

• Committed to CSU from Bear Creek HS, earning 1st Team All- Colorado honors as a senior.

• Team captain in 2013 and 2014.

• Led the Bears, rushing for 698 yards and 9 TDs, and caught 25 passes for 402 yards and 3 TDs as a senior. Added 100 tackles (74 solo) on defense.

• Won the 2014 Class 5A Colorado 110-meter hurdles with a winning time of 14.34.

• Holds school record in the 4x100 relay.

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Bisi Makes Spectacular Leaping Touchdown Catch

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson brings in a 9-yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions from quarterback Kirk Cousins.

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Johnson on His Respect for Cousins, Learning From Thielen and Diggs, Keys to Sunday's Game In Kansas City

Vikings WR Bisi Johnson was the player guest on this week's "Vikings Live," and he joined Paul Allen to talk favorite Halloween costumes, when he realized he had a legit chance at making it in the NFL, playing with QB Kirk Cousins, learning from Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, and more.

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Johnson: I'm Here To Make Plays and I'll Do Just That

WR Bisi Johnson addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Monday.

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Bisi Johnson Talks with Kirk Cousins About Increased Role, Path to the NFL, More | Under Center with Kirk Cousins

Rookie WR Bisi Johnson joined Kirk Cousins and Mark Rosen to discuss his path to the NFL from Colorado State, making the 53-man roster this past summer, his increased role on offense in recent weeks, and more. Listen to the show via this link or on all popular podcast platforms by searching for 'Kirk Cousins' or 'Minnesota Vikings Podcast Network.'

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Johnson Spins By Two Defenders On Big Third Down Catch-And-Run

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson catches a pass from quarterback Kyle Sloter for a big third-down pickup.

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Johnson: Once You Know The Playbook, You Think Less and Can Play To Your Full Potential

Rookie WR Bisi Johnson joined Paul Allen live from the TCO Performance Center on Monday.

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Johnson On His Stellar Touchdown Catch: I Was Actually In Shock ... I Didn't Know What To Do

WR Bisi Johnson addressed the media after Friday's win over the Saints.

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Bisi Johnson's 1st Preseason Catch for a First Down

Vikings rookie wide receiver Olabisi Johnson caught a pass from quarterback Sean Mannion for a 17-yard gain in the second quarter.

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Bisi Johnson 'Mosses' Saints CB for Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson catches a 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sean Mannion.

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Film Room: What Can Rookie Wideouts Johnson and Mitchell Bring To The Vikings?

In the final installment of our 2019 Vikings draft picks film breakdown, former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich takes a look at a couple of late-round wide receivers the team took -- Colorado State's Olabisi Johnson and Oregon's Dillon Mitchell --

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Olabisi Johnson and Dillon Mitchell Rookie Minicamp Highlights

Watch highlights of WRs Dillon Mitchell and Olabisi Johnson from 2019 Vikings rookie minicamp.

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Olabisi Johnson Highlights

View highlights of Colorado State WR Olabisi Johnson, who the Vikings took in round seven of the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Johnson: I'm A Route Technician and Take A Lot of Pride In My Routes

One of the newest Vikings, Colorado State WR Olabisi Johnson, FaceTimed in to TCO Studios on Saturday afternoon to chat with vikings.com's Mike Wobschall about the origins of his name, the ability he has to help with the return game, his favorite things about being a WR, and more.