The rookie season for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been historic. As a pass-catcher, Johnson had one of the best rookie seasons in franchise history. But on Friday he was recognized as an All-Pro not for his receiving skills but as one of the best punt returners in the NFL.
Johnson only had a limited sample size to draw from but he impressed voters. Johnson only took over the punt-return duties in November when wide receiver Ryan Switzer went on IR. He finished the season with 20 punt returns and had a 12.4-yard per return average and one touchdown.
Pittsburgh drafted Johnson in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft with the pick they received from the Oakland Raiders for wide receiver Antonio Brown.
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