University of Minnesota Athletics
Johnson Shines on Thursday Night
10/9/2020 10:16:00 AM | Football
Minnesota's all-time leading receiver posts big night
Former University of Minnesota receiver Tyler Johnson had a breakout game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night at the Chicago Bears.
Tampa Bay lost 20-19, but Johnson lead the Buccaneers with four catches for 61 yards as he made his first career NFL start.
The North Minneapolis native, who owns 22 career school receiving records, drew the attention of many on Thursday as he averaged 15.3 yards-per-catch.
Former Gopher and current Tampa teammate Antoine Winfield Jr., made five tackles and broke up one pass in the game as well.
Tampa Bay lost 20-19, but Johnson lead the Buccaneers with four catches for 61 yards as he made his first career NFL start.
The North Minneapolis native, who owns 22 career school receiving records, drew the attention of many on Thursday as he averaged 15.3 yards-per-catch.
Former Gopher and current Tampa teammate Antoine Winfield Jr., made five tackles and broke up one pass in the game as well.
Tyler Johnson making noise with his second career catch. #GoBucs
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Highest-graded WR in all of College Football last season making PLAYS
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 9, 2020
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LOVE.
— Matt Simon (@CoachMGSimon) October 9, 2020
CONGRATULATIONS @T_muhneyy10 #SkiUMah#RTB https://t.co/KVVX6cfDYn
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