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

Strengths: Quality Arm Extremely experienced Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Good on touch passes Basis for good footwork Accurate in college Improved throughout college Smart runner Has a nose for the end zone as a runner Intelligent Hard worker 4-year starter Experienced and successful against good college programs Leader Good teammate Weaknesses:…

Strengths: Excellent size Good mobility Accurate passer Can make all the throws Above-average arm strength Intelligent Hard worker Pocket presence Leader Good teammate Mobile Tough to bring down Able to pick up yards with his feet Upside Weaknesses: Above-average, but not great, arm strength Level of competition Played poorly against some opponents he should have…

Strengths: Dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver Can make tough, contested receptions Good hands Uses size well Body control Good route-runner Play-maker in college Quickness Can get separation Weapon on third down Good production Safe pick to turn into a quality contributor Adept at finding soft spots in zone Tough Physical Red-zone weapon Well coached Blocking ability Very…

Strengths: Mismatch nightmare Extremely athletic Generally sure-handed Quick release off the line Superb body control Great catch radius Leaping ability Good route-running Superb at winning contested catches Yards after contact, can break tackles Improved blocker Can get movement in the ground game Phenomenal middle-seam tight end Too fast for linebackers Too big for safeties Red-zone…

Strengths: Good press-man corner Operates well in zone Has lined up all over, including safety Can play in the slot Quick Agile Good at preventing separation Has some ball skills Willing run-defender Upside Weaknesses: Raw Must improve off-man coverage Has enough size, but not big Lacks elite speed 1-year starter Needs to play the ball…

Strengths: Very physical Great use of hands to shed blocks Able to use hands and feet at same time Can contribute some pass rush from the inside Instinctive Surprising burst Extremely strong hands Excellent motor Strong for his size Displays a mean streak Scheme versatility Intelligent Weaknesses: Durability, coming off a torn pectoral injury Tweener…

Strengths: Explosive play-maker Very fast Consistently gets separation Weapon on third down Great hands Intelligent Stretches the defense Forces teams to keep a safety deep Quick release off of the line Excellent route runner Tough Short, but strong Plug and play; ready to contribute as a slot receiver High floor Upside Weaknesses: Very short Short…

Strengths: Fabulous run-defender Takes on blocks extremely well Adept at shedding blocks Excellent tackler Physical Play recognition Plus instincts Reads his keys well Aggressive attitude Blitzing ability Good open-field tackling Intelligent Hard worker Experienced Good character Intangibles Special teams potential Weaknesses: Slower linebacker Pass coverage Lacks length Limited athletically Short arms (28 7/8″) Frame could…

Strengths: Strong Physical Reliable hands Superb run-blocker Subtle quickness Surprising athleticism Big target Attacks the middle seam Leaping ability Good route-running Red-zone weapon Asset in short-yardage, goal-line situations Tough to bring down Strong drive blocker Effective seam tight end Weaknesses: Not a speed mismatch Summary: Iowa has been a program that has generated a lot…