Improved his ability when taking angles to the football
Stack-and-shed linebacker
Poised and under control
High upside
Nice overall skill set
Weaknesses:
Might lack some instincts
Talent hasn’t always shown through on field
Doesn’t have great timed speed
A little inconsistent
Could be a more effective blitzer
Needs to improve reaction skills
Minor durability concerns
Summary: Johnson is a linebacker with a very high upside, but hasn’t caught the full attention of NFL scouts quite yet. If he can stay healthy next season, I think he is going to move up draft boards because of his impressive skill set and high upside.
Player Comparison: Jon Beason. Their body frames, physical approach to the game and range are very similar.
