While Diontae Johnson’s pending sophomore season has been much discussed, in many different facets, one that hasn’t much been talked about is the dimension that he could potentially bring as a punt returner, a job that he would inherit in the second half of his rookie season in 2019.
Johnson, a third-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers last year out of Toledo, led the team with 59 receptions and five receiving touchdowns, and he was also second in receiving yards with 680. Because he was a rookie, they still tried to limit his snaps, but due to injuries, he was forced into more playing time than they had planned.