Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace completed Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft by selecting Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson with the 50th overall pick in the second round.
The selection fills a void on an elite defense left by the release of veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara. The former Ute will compete for the starting spot opposite Pro-Bowl corner Kyle Fuller with players such as Kevin Toliver II, Tre Roberson and Artie Burns.
Here’s a few things to know about the newest Chicago Bear:
1. Johnson has allowed just 3 touchdowns in his college career
Johnson faced stiff competition in the PAC 12 over the last three years. From receivers such as USC’s Michael Pittman Jr. and N’Keal Harry, to quarterbacks like Oregon’s Justin Herbert and Washington’s Jake Browning, the defensive back has been challenged on more than one occasion. He’s also embraced it – proving he’s a lockdown defender.
According to Pro Football Focus, Johnson played 1,256 snaps in coverage, allowing just three touchdowns. That’s one touchdown given up every six and a half NFL games when offenses average 64 plays per game.
Chicago's newest CB Jaylon Johnson career at Utah:
1,256 Coverage snaps
3 TDs allowed pic.twitter.com/CPF71nF2W9— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 25, 2020
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