Coming into the 2020 season, there was the question of who would be the receivers that would establish themselves as reliable pass-catching options behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
One of those players was Tyron Johnson.
Johnson flashed in spurts throughout the season, but showed his true potential when injuries to Allen and Williams led to extended playing time.
In 12 games, Johnson amassed 20 receptions for 398 yards (19.9 yards per reception) and three touchdowns.
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Looking ahead to the 2021 season, Johnson is primed for a breakout season. It just so happens that Pro Football Focus tabbed him as Los Angeles’ breakout candidate when jotting down one from each team.
Almost as strange as Justin Herbert continuing to drop bombs in the face of the blitz or under pressure every week as a rookie was how many of them were landing in the hands of Tyron Johnson, an undrafted rookie from 2019 out of Oklahoma State. Johnson didn’t play in his first season but saw 265 snaps of action this year on which he caught 20 passes for 398 yards. Throwing the ball Johnson’s way yielded a 156.7 passer rating, just a hair shy of a perfect mark. He graded well in every facet of play, and he needs to see the field significantly more in 2021.
The offensive scheme remains to been since the coaching staff is not set in stone.
But regardless, Johnson has the opportunity to become one of quarterback Justin Herbert’s top target because of how well he does in the intermediate and deep parts of the field, where Herbert is rock-solid throwing to.
Jalen Guyton is another player who could break out. Despite dealing with some drops, Guyton has established himself as a deep threat due to his blazing speed. This past season, he had 28 catches for 511 yards and three scores.