Sam Monson cautioned dynasty and best-ball drafters against expecting much from seventh-round speedster Tez Johnson in Year 1. Monson agreed the Oregon product brings "quickness, return value and the ability to create explosives," but stressed that Tampa already goes four-deep with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and first-rounder Emeka Egbuka. Those veterans leave very few snaps, let alone targets, for a 155-pound rookie who Monson believes will be "easier to keep off the field on this roster than almost anywhere else." Until injuries strike, Johnson projects as a situational gadget player and punt returner, making him a late-stash only in deep formats rather than a redraft target.

Steve Palazzolo compared seventh-rounder Tez Johnson to last year’s surprise contributor Bucky Irving, noting both tested poorly but play much faster on tape. At just 155 pounds Johnson ran a mediocre 4.51, yet Palazzolo emphasized his electric quickness, ability to "cook people" at the Senior Bowl and punt-return chops. He even credited Johnson with single-handedly dropping FSU corner Azaria Thomas a full round by torching him in drills. Palazzolo expects Johnson’s movement skills to translate immediately in a specialized slot/return role and recommends stashing him in deep best-ball or dynasty formats where cheap spike-week receivers have real value.

Steve Palazzolo highlighted Tez Johnson as a classic Round-7 dart throw who actually offers the Buccaneers something their stacked receiver corps lacks – pure jitterbug quickness. Although Johnson’s combine 4.51 forty underwhelmed, Palazzolo stressed that "the defense seems to think he’s quick" on film and referenced Senior Bowl reps where the 173-pounder repeatedly made corners fall over with inside-out releases. Tampa already boasts Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka and Trey Palmer, but none possess Johnson’s sudden stop-start ability that mirrors Tank Dell’s rookie-year separation profile. Palazzolo believes that unique trait, plus potential punt-return duties, creates a realistic path to active-game-day status even as WR5. Dynasty GMs should treat him like Dell was treated last summer – a cheap stash with spike-week appeal – while best-ball drafters can burn their final pick on a player who might pop the first time a 49ers-style motion package frees him over the middle.