Greg: CB Jaylon Johnson
The Bears got themselves a strong, physical, press corner with the 50th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The 21-year old is coming off an incredible career at Utah where he played 1,256 snaps and allowed three touchdowns. He totaled seven interceptions, two touchdowns, 21 pass deflections, and was named to the first team All-Pac-12 twice and a 2019 All-American. Last year Johnson allowed the lowest completion percentage allowed on targets of 10+ yards (24.1%) and allowed a 52.0 passer rating.
Those are first round stats, but the reason for Johnson’s fall to the second round was the three shoulder surgeries. Johnson will be locked in as a day one starter where he will be opposite to Kyle Fuller. A best friend to any defensive back is a good pass rush and the Bears have that. With the acquisition of outside linebacker Robert Quinn, the return of defensive end Aikem Hicks and linebacker Danny Trevathan, then the dangerous Khalil Mack; Johnson and the secondary are going to be on lockdown. Not only does Johnson have a great chance of being the Bears’ rookie of the year, he has a good shot at the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.