DRAFT TRACKER 2021
DRAFT TRACKER
Select a position to filter prospects
Select a college to filter prospects
Select a status to filter prospects
Select a class year to filter prospects
PLAYER
DRAFTED BY
Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 4 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Blue-collar inside linebacker with good size and a forceful demeanor to stake his claim inside the box. Johnson developed into a highly respected team leader during his time with the Aggies. In just his second year at inside linebacker, Johnson showed great improvement in pursuit leverage and recognition of blocking schemes, but is still learning to recognize the best pathways to the football. He meets power with power when taking on blockers and does a nice job of playing off and finding his way toward the runner. There is still room for improvement as a move tackler in the open field and he's currently a coverage liability in the passing game. Johnson has the makeup of a two-down inside linebacker with special teams value.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/4"
- Weight
- 225 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 79 1/2"
Production
52.69
Athleticism
68.76
Total Score
121.45
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized outside linebacker lacking both starting experience and instincts for the position. He has a natural feel for navigating traffic, but that won't be very valuable to him until he improves his play recognition. He is his own worst enemy, often running himself out of proper positioning, but that might be alleviated some with a move to 4-3 Will linebacker. He has adequate athleticism and closing burst to make tackles as a run-and-chase linebacker, but it will take more time and experience.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
Go to Player Page