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Logic Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Kevin Johnson 6'0", 185 lbs, 31" arms STRENGTHS Smooth hips with excellent balance. Very natural in man coverage. Has feet and discipline to play square and mirror against complex routes. Has low, controlled backpedal. Disruptive in press coverage -- alters routes and slows receivers. Can easily transition laterally and has quick-twitch to break on throws in front of him. Flips hips and accelerates against vertical routes. Crowds wideouts on perimeter and constricts target area for deep boundary throws. Plays stronger than his listed weight. Has athleticism and enough speed to recover when beaten. Decisive player. Fights to disengage and support against the run. Willing to drop shoulder and lay lumber as zone defender. Usually followed opponent's best receiver around the field. WEAKNESSES Has a lanky frame with a very thin lower body. Gets fooled by head fakes downfield and turned around too often. Late to turn and find ball at times. Missed too many tackles as senior. Thin frame a concern as NFL run supporter. Will show too much respect to deep speed and allow separation by receivers who slam on brakes and catch passes in front of him. Ejected from Louisville game for targeting. Flagged nine times for 132 yards over the last two seasons. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 1 or 2 NFL COMPARISON Sam Shields BOTTOM LINE Johnson is a three-year starting cornerback who showed great improvement in man coverage from 2013 to 2014. While he lacks desired weight at the position, his cover skills, athleticism and competitiveness give him a shot to come in and start right away. Johnson can play gunner on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Beane is the man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I’m not understanding why he was a first rd pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I mentioned in the other thread - Kevin Johnson’s old DB Coach from the Texans is the Bills DB coach (John Butler). So there is some intel there and he must like him to bring him in so quickly. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Callahan Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 if he can stay healthy, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeBuffaloGreatAgain Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I approve of this message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I think he’s a guy who can provide depth and push Levi Wallace on the outside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, billspro said: Beane is the man. I remember when we got Mario Williams. That was exciting. 7 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I’m not understanding why he was a first rd pick He’s definitely been a disappointment there. That said, solid depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I think he can play even if he hasnt lived up to his draft status. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: I’m not understanding why he was a first rd pick I’m gonna go with he was good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cttnweary Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) I would be very happy with this if they can sign him! Edited March 6, 2019 by cttnweary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 12 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I mentioned in the other thread - Kevin Johnson’s old DB Coach from the Texans is the Bills DB coach (John Butler). So there is some intel there and he must like him to bring him in so quickly. Great point. Also the Panthers loved him pre-draft. There was a lot of talk that they were going to take him at the end of the first round that year, but the Texans beat them to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 He is a solid pickup if they sign him. But it all depends on health and concussions for this guy. He’s missed a ton of games. He’s one of those buy low guys I’m hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 very EJ Gaines-ish scouting report. And a complicated injury history to match. 1 year low $ signing makes sense to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEN-CAL17 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Potential to play across from TWhite, or be solid depth behind Wallace. I like he’s in here.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I think he’s a guy who can provide depth and push Levi Wallace on the outside A few weeks ago,Pitts was a happy camper........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 At the right cost this could be an excellent buy low pickup. He was pretty good his rookie season and he's been hurt since then. If you can bring him in and get most of the games out of him, the ability is definitely there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, freddyjj said: very EJ Gaines-ish scouting report. And a complicated injury history to match. 1 year low $ signing makes sense to me. That is the first thing I thought was Gaines type player I am hoping Levi Wallace continues to impress and develop.....he needs to get stronger in the offseason....then you would have Johnson as your solid vet backup guy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: I’m gonna go with he was good Undersized, not fast, Wake Forest, no eye popping stats in a mediocre conference, a year of academic ineligibility. other than a standout vertical leap at the combine this guy looks like a 3-5 rounder to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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