The New York Giants will have several free agents in for a visit on Monday including former Duke cornerback Leonard Johnson.
Aaron Wilson was the first to report news of Johnson’s visit.
Former @DukeFOOTBALL corner Leonard Johnson is visiting the #Giants, per a league source @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 20, 2023
The 6-foot, 194-pound Johnson tore his ACL while training for the 2022 NFL draft and subsequently went undrafted. Prior to that, the Duke standout was viewed as a potential seventh-round pick or priority undrafted free agent signing.
Before his injury, Johnson put up solid but unspectacular numbers at the Duke Pro Day:
- Height: 6-0 3/8
- Weight: 194
- Hand: 8 4/8
- Arm: 31 1/8
- Wingspan: 75 4/8
- Bench Press: 12
- Vertical Jump: 33.0
- Broad Jump: 10.5
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.54
- Short Shuttle: 4.27
- L Drill: 6.87
Johnson has had a positive recovery from his torn ACL and should be ready to play come training camp.
Former Duke standout corner Leonard Johnson @lenny_jj23 has made strong recovery from torn ACL sustained nine months ago and has upcoming workouts for AFC and NFC teams, per agent Eric Young @Eric_Young305 @DukeFOOTBALL #NFL #comebackseason pic.twitter.com/wWeYUsoKVG
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) February 11, 2023
The Giants are likely a fan of Johnson’s versatility. He can play multiple spots in the second and is viewed as a solid developmental talent.
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