Andy Reid Compares Chiefs Rookie To Two-Time Super Bowl Champion

Speaking during rookie minicamp, Reid even compared Johnson’s skill set to that of former NFL running back LeSean McCoy, whom he coached with both the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

“He’s got a good feel for things,” Reid said of Johnson. “Smart kid, good kid. He’s got that lateral quickness. We had LeSean McCoy here for a bit. He’s got a little bit of that to him, where he can shift gears and still get himself up field quickly.

"I like the way he pass protects. I like the way he catches the football. The catching part he does easy. Most of all, I like his smarts. He’s going to help on special teams, too. Dave (special teams coordinator Dave Toub) has him in that upback position on the punt team.”

Before his time in Kansas City, Reid spent over a decade coaching the Eagles, where he drafted McCoy in 2009. In four seasons under Reid, McCoy totaled 3,866 rushing yards, 1,590 receiving yards, and 38 touchdowns.

McCoy later reunited with Reid in 2019 with the Chiefs, contributing in a rotational role during their Super Bowl run. He went on to win another title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the following season and finished his career with two All-Pro selections and six Pro Bowl honors. He has since been inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame and remains a potential future Pro Football Hall of Fame candidate.

With a similar all-around skill set and strong college production, Johnson’s future looks promising. However, earning playing time will not be easy. He will compete with Demercado and second-year back Brashard Smith for snaps behind Walker.

While Demercado brings NFL experience and Smith has the advantage of familiarity with Reid’s system, Johnson offers a more complete skill set. Rookie minicamp will be his first opportunity to prove he belongs, and early signs suggest he has the tools to make an impact.