Jaylon Johnson | CB | Utah
Elevator Pitch
Johnson is a press man corner who can really become CB1 at an early point in his career. His physical play can be a difference maker when dealing with wide receivers at the NFL level. While being physical, he shows the speed to recover when he needs to . Should be a top target on day two.
Vitals
Height | 6-0
Weight | 193
Class | Junior
Strengths
Johnson is the prototypical cornerback for teams who like physicality and length. With his 31 3/8″ arms, he can use that length to really impact completed passes thrown his way. Not to mention the physical aspect when playing press man. Will jam receivers and knock them off their timing and routes. This is where he wins most often.
Johnson shows good ability to mirror receiver down the field, no loss of speed when flipping his hips to turn and run. He is very much a sticky corner in that he stays with his guy in coverage. With good short area quickness, Johnson can click and close to make a play in the secondary.
Due to his size and length to go along with his leaping ability, jump balls won’t always go in favor of the offense. Shows adequate hands and ball skills for the position. He intercepted seven passes in three years, with two coming all the way back for scores. As he continues in his development, that area should improve as well. No slouch as a tackler either.
Weaknesses
Johnson can be aggressive, but that also can come back to bite him. Peeking back at the quarterback can also give the receiver opportunity to separate from coverage. His technique will require some work as he can get a bit grabby down the field and those yellow hankies will soon follow.
While he is physical as a tackler, there are often times you will question his effort levels. He will become a spectator or make business decisions on the field. When he stays engaged this doesn’t seem to be an issue.
Projection: Day 2
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