2017 NFL Draft: Rounds 2-3
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RamsFlash80
Pro Bowler
LARAMSinFeb.
Hall of Fame
Dieter the Brock
Fourth responder
Interesting pick...and Lol at everybody saying our secondary is on life support.
Makes sense. Can play slot CB and FS from what I know. A lot of people I respect like him. I haven't watched him myself. @Boston Ram what say you?
bwdenverram
Legend
Lewis would of been my pick but time will tell...
lockdnram21
Legend
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/john-johnson?id=2558183
John Johnson (S)
HT: 6'0" WT: 208LBS.
POSITION: S
SCHOOL: Boston College
ARM LENGTH: 32"
HANDS: 9 7/8"
Overview
Johnson's career with the Eagles ended on a high note, beating his home-state team, Maryland, in the Quick Lane Bowl. He had 12 tackles (11 solo) in the contest, capping off an excellent senior season (77 tackles, 2.5 for loss, three interceptions, nine pass breakups). In 2015, Johnson got on scouts' radars as a first-year starter (63 tackles, 1.5 for loss, three INT, three PBU). He may have done so as a sophomore, but missed the last five regular season games of the year with an arm injury before coming back for the bowl game (25 tackles on the year, two PBU). The second-team all-state pick from Maryland contributed in all 12 games as a freshman, picking up four tackles and a fumble recovery.
COMBINE STATS
ANALYSIS
Strengths
Has starting experience as cornerback and safety. Can play high safety or cover the slot. Plays with smooth hips and above average mirror and match footwork for the safety spot. At ease with directional changes in space. Adequate instincts in coverage. Will shade his coverage from high safety based on play development and quarterback's glances. Winning ball skills with very good ball tracking and soft hands. Interceptions don't just come his way, he goes and gets them. Has agility to take zig-zag downhill track to running backs. Bounces into run fits with lively feet and a tackle-ready base. Special teams monster with 30 tackles over the last three seasons on cover teams.
Weaknesses
Tends to take passive routes to the ball when he's the last line of defense. Leverages to the sideline while drifting backwards rather than closing downhill. Features a small delay at top of his transition when triggering. Needs to improve physicality as a tackler. Feet deaden near point of impact. Needs to drive through his target and finish with his feet.
Draft Projection
Round 3-4
Sources Tell Us
"He's really caught my eye out here. Had to go look him up with one of our scouts to find out more about the kid. Way more athletic than a lot of the safeties you see out at this game." -- NFC secondary coach
NFL Comparison
Aaron Williams
Bottom Line
Ascending defender with the experience, athleticism and ball skills to play as a high safety or in man coverage. Johnson is well above average as a ball-tracker and has the soft hands to finish at the catch-point against receivers. He has decent size but won't be a banger as a tackler, however, his ability in coverage has NFL personnel men buzzing as a potential early starter in the league
John Johnson (S)
HT: 6'0" WT: 208LBS.
POSITION: S
SCHOOL: Boston College
ARM LENGTH: 32"
HANDS: 9 7/8"
Overview
Johnson's career with the Eagles ended on a high note, beating his home-state team, Maryland, in the Quick Lane Bowl. He had 12 tackles (11 solo) in the contest, capping off an excellent senior season (77 tackles, 2.5 for loss, three interceptions, nine pass breakups). In 2015, Johnson got on scouts' radars as a first-year starter (63 tackles, 1.5 for loss, three INT, three PBU). He may have done so as a sophomore, but missed the last five regular season games of the year with an arm injury before coming back for the bowl game (25 tackles on the year, two PBU). The second-team all-state pick from Maryland contributed in all 12 games as a freshman, picking up four tackles and a fumble recovery.
COMBINE STATS
- 40 YARD DASH: 4.61 SEC
- BENCH PRESS: 14 REPS
- VERTICAL JUMP: 37.0 INCH
- BROAD JUMP: 119.0 INCH
- 3 CONE DRILL: 6.72 SEC
- 20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.18 SEC
ANALYSIS
Strengths
Has starting experience as cornerback and safety. Can play high safety or cover the slot. Plays with smooth hips and above average mirror and match footwork for the safety spot. At ease with directional changes in space. Adequate instincts in coverage. Will shade his coverage from high safety based on play development and quarterback's glances. Winning ball skills with very good ball tracking and soft hands. Interceptions don't just come his way, he goes and gets them. Has agility to take zig-zag downhill track to running backs. Bounces into run fits with lively feet and a tackle-ready base. Special teams monster with 30 tackles over the last three seasons on cover teams.
Weaknesses
Tends to take passive routes to the ball when he's the last line of defense. Leverages to the sideline while drifting backwards rather than closing downhill. Features a small delay at top of his transition when triggering. Needs to improve physicality as a tackler. Feet deaden near point of impact. Needs to drive through his target and finish with his feet.
Draft Projection
Round 3-4
Sources Tell Us
"He's really caught my eye out here. Had to go look him up with one of our scouts to find out more about the kid. Way more athletic than a lot of the safeties you see out at this game." -- NFC secondary coach
NFL Comparison
Aaron Williams
Bottom Line
Ascending defender with the experience, athleticism and ball skills to play as a high safety or in man coverage. Johnson is well above average as a ball-tracker and has the soft hands to finish at the catch-point against receivers. He has decent size but won't be a banger as a tackler, however, his ability in coverage has NFL personnel men buzzing as a potential early starter in the league
Just take Lewis, trust us LES!
If he was two inches taller he'd have been gone over a full round ago.
StealYoGurley
Pro Bowler
I actually really like Johnson. Had some great tape shutting down Bucky Hodges 1 on 1 when gives up 7 inches on the guy. Fits what wade does at FS.
