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Projection: Fourth to fifth round

Bottom Line

Johnson brings quite a bit of experience to the table having received significant starter-level reps at both high school and college level. He’s a type-A personality and the type of player who’ll inspire his teammates to go into battle with him. On the field, he plays with an aggressive, physical demeanor and tracks ball-carriers like a heat-seeking missile. And his tackle numbers as a junior and senior highlight how sound he is at bringing players down once they’re in his grasp.

One of the biggest knocks on Johnson centers on his physical traits as he’s far from the tallest safety prospect. And given these size concerns, can he continue to play as physical as he did in college given the power he’ll see at the next level? His play speed might also be a bit of an issue which showed up during the Combine as he ran a 40 that ranked in the 11th percentile. All those weak suits might serve to limit his ceiling.

There’s no doubting Johnson’s intangibles. That much is certain given the leadership he demonstrated for his Miami squad. And there are elements of his skill set that hint at him eventually developing into a starter in the NFL. Concerns over height and overall length likely push him into day three of the draft. But that could classify him as a possible late round steal.

 

https://lastwordonprofootball.com/2019/04/23/jaquan-johnson-2019-nfl-draft-profile/

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Just now, Mountain Man said:

Seems like he is more of a Nickel Corner than safety. Which is a need

 

Taron Johnson would beg to differ 

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Jaquan plays hard, hits hard, and seems to have good instincts..  I like the pick.

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1 minute ago, Mountain Man said:

No he wouldn't. I'm sure he would recognise we need depth behind him. 

 

Doesnt really matter. Johnson is strictly a safety in the NFL. 

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Another lackluster pick.  A lot of talent left including some who have a chance to compete for a starting position.  This guy's only chance is special teams and then practice squad.  

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