Zachariason labeled Juwan Johnson a “late and rational” tight-end target who rarely gets drafted but could still clear 50 receptions as the unquestioned starter in New Orleans. Because Johnson’s overall draft rate sits in the low teens, a modest 10 % personal exposure already makes a drafter massively overweight versus the field without taking on portfolio risk. Johnson provides cheap correlation with Tyler Shuck or Chris Olave builds and frees capital for upside swings elsewhere. Zachariason contrasted this sensible gamble with truly "irrational" darts like Harold Fannin, emphasizing that Johnson checks every box—projected routes, red-zone role, and a clear quarterback pecking order—at a near-zero cost.

Davis Mattek touted Juwan Johnson as a late-round tight-end smash, noting that New Orleans is treating him like its de-facto third wide receiver. Johnson has consistently hovered in the 15-17% target-share range, runs his routes indoors, and now benefits from Kellen Moore’s pass-friendly scheme. Mattek reminded listeners that Johnson finished as the highest-scoring tight end in Best Ball Mania during the 2023 regular season and sees no real competition for intermediate targets—Brandon Cooks and Bub Means are the current depth chart threats. With Moore scheming aggressive down-field looks and Derek Carr’s preference for attacking the seam, Mattek believes Johnson offers weekly spike-week potential at a bargain ADP, making him an ideal TE2 behind an elite anchor or in three-TE builds.

Mike Wright flagged Juwan Johnson as a sneaky late-round tight-end dart now that Kellen Moore is calling plays. Johnson just signed a three-year, $30 million extension—evidence the Saints view him as more than a role player—and he led the team in both slot routes and slot receptions a year ago. Wright emphasized that Moore’s offenses have routinely funneled production to the slot: CeeDee Lamb led the NFL in slot receiving yards under Moore, Keenan Allen averaged the most slot catches per game, and DeVonta Smith scored five touchdowns from that alignment in Moore-designed concepts. With Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed expected to remain perimeter threats, Johnson could reprise that slot-mismatch role on a roster starved for big, middle-of-the-field targets. Wright called him an ideal TE2 stash who could crack weekly starter territory if the Saints’ outside receivers struggle or if Moore’s scheme repeats its historical slot usage.

Jim Coventry recommended stashing Juwan Johnson (current ADP TE29) because New Orleans almost has to feature two-tight-end personnel. Outside of Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, the Saints lack a trustworthy third receiver—Brandon Cooks is past his prime—so Coventry projects Foster Moreau to handle in-line duties while Johnson works the slot. Johnson averaged 5.5 targets over his final six games of 2024 when Olave and Shaheed were hurt, showing what steady usage could look like. The Saints’ defense keeps hemorrhaging talent after Dennis Allen’s exit, which should force Tyler Shough to throw more than the team would like. Volume plus a full-time role gives Johnson his first realistic shot at 550-plus yards and mid-tier TE1 weeks, making him a cheap upside pick.

Greg Brainos recommended grabbing Juwan Johnson as a late TE3 whenever you have already taken Tyler Shough, calling the Saints stack a “two-birds-one-stone” solution. Johnson lets drafters patch the same problematic Week-10 bye that comes with a Mahomes/Prescott build and simultaneously unlocks correlated spike-week potential with Shough. Brainos prefers Johnson to other flier tight ends because the veteran averaged a 71 % route rate over his final six healthy games last year and remains a red-zone favorite (11 end-zone targets, T-7th among TEs). At his current double-digit ADP, Johnson offers portfolio flexibility: he safeguards advance-rate floor in the early weeks and still owns the multi-TD ceiling that can push teams through Best Ball Mania playoff pods.

Greg Brainos said Juwan Johnson is his favorite final-round tight end to round out two-TE builds. He cited glowing comments from new head coach Kellen Moore, who emphasized Johnson’s ability to stretch the seam and compared his role to Dalton Schultz’s in Dallas—a player who saw 89 and 104 targets in Moore’s offense. Brainos expects Johnson to be featured on vertical and chunk-play concepts, giving him rare 20-point spike potential for a player routinely available in the 17th or 18th round. With most drafters chasing dusty veterans there, Brainos thinks Johnson’s blend of athleticism (4.58 forty at 230 lbs.) and a TE-friendly scheme makes him a cheap bet to finish top-12 in best-ball scoring weeks once or twice—exactly what he wants from a TE3.

Pat Fantasy Dog Pound said Juwan Johnson is an ideal final-round tight-end flier in Underdog’s Pug and Sprint rooms. Pat double-checked snap logs and confirmed Foster Moreau was still playing 60–70 percent of the snaps last year while battling through injury, yet Johnson maintained a healthy route rate and continued to be the Saints’ primary red-zone option. With Moreau reportedly "still recovering" and not practicing in early OTAs, Pat expects Johnson’s route share to tick up at exactly the point fantasy managers need single-week touchdown spikes. The half-point-PPR scoring further amplifies Johnson’s end-zone equity, making him a better bet than the "gross" late-round wide receivers currently on the board. Pat likes locking Johnson in as a TE3 on three-tight-end builds, especially on rosters that already feature Alvin Kamara or other New Orleans pieces for correlated playoff upside.