2017

Strengths: Quickness Burst to the hole and second level Great cutting ability Elusive runner Excellent vision Runs with great balance Pad level Body lean Has a nose for the end zone Can get yards after contact More powerful than one would think Thick lower body Has potential as a receiver Capable of controlling games Runs…

Strengths: Excellent pass-protector Mirrors speed rushers with ease Strong base to anchor against bull rushes Extremely well built Good speed Rare mobility, athleticism Fast for an interior lineman Quality run-blocker Tough on the second level Adept at pulling Hits blocks on the run Intelligent Good technique with hand placement Good knee bend Strong hands Sustains…

Strengths: Superb technician Good athlete Quick feet Natural bender Agile Mobility Skilled at adjusting and picking up blitzers Ability to stay on his feet Developed kick slide Excellent fit for a zone-blocking scheme Intelligent Hard worker Experienced Good character Intangibles Weaknesses: Limited exposure to a man-blocking scheme Short arms (32 1/4″) Undersized Frame could be…

Strengths: Strong arm Pocket presence Improved decision-making Comes from a pro-style offense Quality game-manager Potential for good field vision Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Basis for good footwork Improved accuracy Weaknesses: Work-ethic questions, especially early in his career Needs to improve field vision Needs to increase accuracy Needs to improve footwork Tore…

Strengths: Versatility Intelligence Work ethic Leader Plays with excellent technique Sustains blocks Superb balance Pad level Tough run-blocker Developed run-blocking technique Strong in short yardage Pulls well Gets to blocks on the second level Can match up on speed rushers Anchors well against bull rushers Very disciplined, avoids penalties Recoverability Strong hands Durable Experienced Weaknesses:…

Strengths: Explosive play-maker Great route-runner; sudden out of breaks Threat to score on any touch Excellent at running after the catch Game-breaking speed Forces teams to keep a safety deep Impacts game plans Intimidates defensive backs Quick release off of the line Rare first-step quickness Stretches the defense Phenomenal body control Enough size Strong; built…

Strengths: Great length Natural strength Fast for his size Burst off the snap Explosion Fast, surprising closing speed Powerful bull rush Perfect fit as a 3-4 end Extremely well put together Scheme versatility Lots of upside Weaknesses: Pad level Inconsistent Lack of production is concerning Durability Needs refinement on his pass-rushing moves Summary: The Oregon…

Strengths: Dangerous edge pass-rusher Good get-off Has some pass-rushing moves Surprising effectiveness of bull rush Fast off the edge Instincts Excellent pursuit defender Consistent source of pass pressure Skilled at shedding blocks Chases running backs down from the backside Has some pass-coverage potential Great motor Experience against double-teams Physical run-defender Can hold his ground against…

Career Recap: The once-proud Tennessee program fell on some tough times during the coaching tenures of Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley. While the Volunteers haven’t compiled good win-loss records recently, they still have produced some good athletes who are intriguing NFL prospects. Johnson is another in that line after he took the SEC by storm…

Strengths: Straight-line speed Big-play threat Can run away from defenders Yards-after-the-catch ability Good size Has a second gear Can take a slant to the house Downfield threat Tracks ball well Presents a size,/speed mismatch Quick feet Upside Weaknesses: Doesn’t always play as fast as he’s timed Not physical enough with defensive backs Doesn’t use his…