Lane Johnson's previous stunning claim is now backed up by irrefutable data

There isn't a question in anyone's mind that Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson will be a Hall of Famer when his career ends. The question is how long he has played, but some data can reveal his skill level at age 35.

Earlier in June, Johnson spoke about how he feels he hasn't yet reached his peak, despite having 12 years under his belt. Pro Football Focus writer Ryan Smith was ready to prove him right as Smith included Johnson in his list of 10 veteran players still playing at a high level.

"Johnson and teammate Jordan Mailata were the league's only two offensive tackles who earned a PFF pass-blocking and PFF run-blocking grade above 85.0 in 2024. Johnson’s 88.9 PFF overall grade was a career high, a remarkable feat for a player in his 12th season.

Including the playoffs (four games), Johnson allowed just 14 pressures across 574 pass-blocking snaps during last year’s Super Bowl run. He’s still on the short list for best tackles in the NFL, and according to recent comments made by him at minicamp, he is feeling better than he has at any point in his career at 35 years old."

Johnson is still the real deal on the offensive line

Ever since the Eagles selected him fourth overall in the 2013 NFL Draft, Johnson has been the one constant on the right side of the line. He has made six Pro Bowls and been selected to the All-Pro team five times. His first Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections didn't come until his fifth NFL season, in 2017.

The only knock on Johnson is that he is injury-prone. He has only played through a full season twice, in 2013 and 2015. In 2016 and 2020, he only played single-digit games during those seasons.

Outside of the durability concerns, Johnson is as good of a pass blocker as a tackle can be. PFF shared on social media that Johnson has allowed just one sack in the last 700 pass blocking snaps.