Despite much speculation, the Cleveland Browns finally granted running back Duke Johnson's wish to be traded by sending him to the Houston Texans in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick in 2020.

Although the Texans boast arguably as much talent on their roster as the Browns do, their depth in the backfield is hardly as prominent. While running back Lamar Miller is still expected to resume his role as the workhorse back, the departure of longtime backup Alfred Blue and the recent release of backup running back D'Onta Foreman has left a notable void.

Considering Houston's willingness to trade for Johnson at this point in the offseason, it is safe to assume that they were not satisfied with the depth behind Miller. As a result, he could be poised for a major role on offense moving forward.

Here are three bold predictions for Johnson in the 2019 NFL season.

3. Johnson Will Tally A Career High In Rushing Yards

Johnson spent the first four seasons in Cleveland largely serving as a complementary option in the Browns' backfield. During that time, he managed to establish himself as one of the best receiving backs in the league.

His versatile skill set is likely the reason head coach Freddie Kitchens was so initially hesitant to let him go. Aside from his prowess in the passing game, the 25-year-old has always been a rather efficient runner.

Despite his minimal role in the run game, Johnson still finished the 2018 campaign averaging a career-high 5.0 yards per carry. Blue saw no fewer than 150 carries in every season he played at least 16 games, which is far more than his potential replacement has ever come close to getting.

If Johnson earns the backup job, he should have no problem topping the 379 yards he rushed for during his rookie year.

2. Johnson Will Be Team's Second-Leading Receiver Behind DeAndre Hopkins

The Texans boast arguably the best wide receiver in the league in DeAndre Hopkins. He has become a one-man wrecking crew in recent years and was finally able to kick things up a notch with the emergence of quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Unfortunately, there is a rather substantial gap between him and the next leading receiver. Checking in behind Hopkins' 115 catches for 1,572 yards, and 11 touchdowns were the 32 receptions for 503 yards and four touchdowns put up by wide receiver Will Fuller in just seven games.

With plenty of questions surrounding the depth in the receiving corps, Johnson could potentially provide some much-needed firepower in the passing game outside of Hopkins. Despite his lack of involvement last season with Cleveland, he still would have finished as the third-leading receiver in Houston.

It will undoubtedly be interesting to see what he can do with an increased workload.

1. Johnson Will Emerge As A Fantasy Commodity in PPR Leagues

There is no question that Miller has long served one of the more reliable backs in the league, however, he is hardly considered an every-down player. Although he managed to bounce back from a disappointing campaign to rush for 973 yards on 4.6 yards per carry, his role in the passing game diminished tremendously after he hauled in a mere 25 receptions for 163 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.

Now that Miller is no longer being utilized in the passing game, it is safe to assume that the Texans will not hesitate to put Johnson in on third downs and other passing situations any chance they get. Considering his pedigree as a bonafide pass-catcher, this could translate into a healthy dose of touches for the new arrival.

Johnson has proven to be an efficient runner and has never seen fewer than 62 targets in a season. His potential fit in this offense will not only go a long way for Houston, but it could also pay huge dividends for fantasy owners looking to get some bang for their buck in the deeper rounds.