Overview Boundary bully with an improving skill set to clamp down on WR1s and limit their exposure to the football. Johnson is built for press, with the size, length and athleticism to force receivers to work harder getting into their routes. His eagerness to stay tight to the route leads to inconsistent balance and positioning from time to time, but his foot quickness and agility allow for rapid recoveries. He's equipped to play the deep ball but needs to fully prove himself in that area. He's a physical press corner with off-man ability whose anticipation and ball skills should continue to help him make plays as a CB1 and first-round pick
NFL Comparison: Vontae Davis Best Trait: Mirror & Match Worst Trait: Getting Boxed Out Overview: Sudden athlete with high ceiling as a lockdown CB. Sticky on the hip pocket and doesn’t lack confidence or aggressiveness. Average size/length hurts his ability to contest every catch point but he is scheme flexible & best in press man on the boundary.
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NFL COMP - Rasul Douglas For a team in search of an option to matchup with bigger-bodied receivers with press coverage, then Johnson is an appealing prospect. He has the size, length, physicality and ball skills needed to hold his own. With that said, he does have restrictions to be mindful of. His sloppy eye discipline, lack of transitional quickness, tight hips and modest long speed will be problematic at the next level. In addition, for a corner with such impressive moments as a tackler and in coverage, the reluctance that sometimes shows up in run support is disappointing. Johnson has enough tools to develop, but growth is needed for him to be more than a matchup and scheme-specific option.
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Best Trait - Physicality Worst Trait - Flexibility Best Film - Washington (2019) Worst Film - Oregon (2019) Red Flags - None Player Summary - Jaylon Johnson projects as a scheme specific prospect for the NFL. Johnson touts terrific length and physicality to play press coverage — he'll have the most chance for success if tasked with playing perimeter corner in a press/pressure heavy defensive system. Johnson lacks the mobility, foot speed and reaction skills to thrive in off coverage and any team taking him must be ready to play him inside of 5 yards to afford him the best chance for success in the NFL.
NFL Draft profile NFL comp: Shaquill Griffin Best trait: Size/athleticism combo, length College Height Weight Hand size Arm length Wingspan Utah 5-11 7/8 193 9 3/8 31 3/8 74 3/8 Strengths Aggressive, confident on the perimeter Above-average twitch and length in zone Great mirroring down the field Calm but rapid footwork Will make plays drifting to new zones
Weaknesses Overaggressiveness hurts him at time against double moves Grabby in press, not quick enough to stay with sudden WRs
Tell me this kid doesn't sound like a younger cheaper option at CB of Prince. Big physical press CB along w/a lot of pressure from the front 7 to force teams to throw to Fuller's WR since he's playing off allowing him to jump the route knowing jackson has his back.
Love Hoge breakdowns www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/2020-nfl-draft-analysis-bears-select-utah-cornerback-jaylon-johnson The Bears badly needed a cornerback that has the capability of starting right away and Jaylon Johnson has a chance to do exactly that. The Utah cornerback got on the field as a freshman and became a two-year starter before skipping his team’s bowl game this past season and declaring for the draft. At 5-11, 193 pounds with a 74 3/8 wingspan, Johnson has NFL size and could have been a first round pick if not for lingering shoulder issues.
Strengths: Johnson has outstanding ball skills and great feet to move smoothly in tight coverage. He tracks the ball in flight and delivered seven interceptions in his college career, returning two for touchdowns. He’s a very competitive player and not afraid to come up in run support. As a bonus, he’s young, having just turned 21 earlier this week.
Weaknesses: Johnson takes chances and sometimes he gets burned as a result. Penalties have been an issue. Three shoulder surgeries, including one after the Combine are a concern, but also contributed to him being available to the Bears at No. 50.
pompie and hub talking about this guy. He was Hub's 3rd CB in the draft, and 24th best player; and Pompie said he heard he was the 3rd best CB from multiple NFL sources also. This is a legit great pick for the Bears.
Knowing that Kmet might well have been taken by the Jets/Pitt before 50 makes the 2 picks together really wise.
Team needed a good press cb oppo Fuller, and needed a legit TE for this Nagy O. they got both.
Tell me this kid doesn't sound like a younger cheaper option at CB of Prince. Big physical press CB along w/a lot of pressure from the front 7 to force teams to throw to Fuller's WR since he's playing off allowing him to jump the route knowing jackson has his back.