Cornelius Johnson
Cornelius Johnson  WR  Michigan | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Cornelius Johnson
Height
6-3
Weight
212
College
Michigan
Position
WR
Class
Senior
Home town
Greenwich, CT
79.5/100
Player Rating
30
PositionRank (WR)
4.44
FortyYD Time
Receptions
44
Rec YDs
579
Rec TDs
1
Rec AVG
13.2

Cornelius Johnson WR Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Cornelius Johnson WR Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/13/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.44 seconds (73%*)
Age: 23.3 DOB: 11/29/2000
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (79%*) Weight: 212 (76%*)
Hands: 8 5/8 (17%*) Arm: 31 7/8 (49%*) Span: 76 7/8 (56%*)
Forty: 4.44 (C) (73%*) Shuttle: 4.37 (P) (19%*) Ten Yard: 1.55 (C) (61%*)
Vertical: 37.5 (C) (75%*) Broad: 127 (C) (85%*)
Three Cone: 6.93 (P) (56%*) Bench: 13 (P) (35%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Outside X-Receiver
Last Updated: 03/13/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.44 seconds (73%*)
Age: 23.3 DOB: 11/29/2000
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (79%*) Weight: 212 (76%*)
Hands: 8 5/8 (17%*) Arm: 31 7/8 (49%*)
Span: 76 7/8 (56%*)
Forty: 4.44 (C) (73%*) Shuttle: 4.37 (P) (19%*)
10 Yard: 1.55 (C) (61%*)
Vertical: 37.5 (C) (75%*) Broad: 127 (C) (85%*)
3 Cone: 6.93 (P) (56%*) Bench: 13 (P) (35%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 79.5 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
77%
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QB Rating When targeted: 112.7
Hands:
66%
Short Receiving:
73%
Intermediate Routes:
79%
Deep Threat:
81%
Blocking:
64%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 6th
Overall Rank: #185 Position rank: #30
College Games: 59 College Snaps: 2300
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #25 Pos Rank: #33 State Rank: #2
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 93 Stars 247 RATING: 93/100
Ovr Rank: #175 Pos Rank: #26
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Alec Pierce - Cincinnati
96%
Nico Collins - Michigan
86%
Erik Ezukanma - Texas Tech
85%
Draft Profile: Bio
Cornelius Johnson from Brunswick High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Johnson opted to join Michigan.

In 2019 as a freshman Johnson saw action in 12 games for the Wolverines as he made 4 receptions for just 61 yards for an average of 15.3 yards per reception, with one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 157.1.

As a sophomore in 2020 he played 6 games and had 16 catches for 246 yards for an average of 15.4 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 100.1.

As a junior in 2021 he played 14 games and hauled in 39 catches for 620 yards for an average of 15.9 yards per catch, with 3 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 99.3.

As a senior in 2022 he played 13 games and had 29 catches for 462 yards for an average of 15.9 yards per catch, 6 TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 142.6.

As a fifth year senior in 2023 he played 13 games and had 42 catches for 567 yards for an average of 13.5 yards per catch, one TD, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 105.3.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Johnson has reliable hands and shows the willingness to make catches in traffic over the middle.
  • He shows good initial quickness off the line of scrimmage, and Johnson has enough strength to be able to consistently escape the jam at the next level. He’s a coordinated hands catcher who effectively tracks the ball downfield.
  • Generally reliable receiver capable of making difficult catches in traffic over the middle or one on one down the sideline.
  • He’s very good in contested-catch situations, using his frame effectively to make plays facing the quarterback. Johnson also shows a knack for high-pointing the ball, consistently outmuscling defensive backs.
  • Strong runner with the ball with enough agility to make defenders miss in the open field.
  • Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
  • His playing speed is less than elite. Johnson won’t run past defenders like Johnson did at the college level.
  • He’ll have to develop a better feel for sitting down against zone coverage.

Cornelius Johnson percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Cornelius Johnson (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
183.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
37.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.