Kaleb Johnson

Green Bay Packers
Running Back

Personal

Age	23
Birthdate	August 14, 2003
Height	6'1"
Weight	224 lb

Draft

College	Iowa
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 3, Overall: 83
Team	PIT

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
2.87	10.41	0.07

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Kaleb Johnson: Kaleb Johnson Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues

Green Bay Packers running back Kaleb Johnson is worth keeping an eye on while Josh Jacobs remains unavailable. The Packers traded a 2028 sixth-round pick for Johnson on Aug. 30 after his quiet rookie season in Pittsburgh, where he managed only 69 yards on 28 carries. The opportunity in Green Bay is better. MarShawn Lloyd should get the first crack at leading the backfield, but Johnson has already worked alongside him with the first-team offense, while Chris Brooks is better suited for passing-down work. Johnson also has some familiarity with Matt LaFleur's system after playing in a similar offense during his final season at Iowa. None of that makes him a Week 1 starter, and RotoBaller currently has him at RB70 for the opener against Minnesota. The waiver outlook is more interesting than the immediate lineup value. RotoBaller recommends Johnson in leagues with 14 or more teams, which fits where things stand. He's a speculative stash with a path to more work if this backfield stays unsettled.

Sep. 7, 2026 11:09 AM EST