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Detroit Lions observations: RB Kerryon Johnson a true receiving threat

Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia speaks to the media on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Allen Park. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Nine NFL running backs had at least 60 receptions last season, and I'm going to go out on a limb and say Kerryon Johnson will be a part of that group this fall.

Johnson made the highlight play of the Detroit Lions' final organized team activity practice of the spring on Thursday when he caught a long pass down the sideline for a touchdown.

Johnson's catch wasn't jaw-dropping in the Odell Beckham Jr. sense, but it was notable for several reasons.