Jacobe Johnson CB Oklahoma |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #24 ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.52 seconds (40%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.10 DOB: 12/31/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #24 | |
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.52 seconds (40%*) | |
| Age: 22.10 DOB: 12/31/2003 | |
| Overall Rating: |
60.9 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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74% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 39.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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50% |
| Run Defense: |
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58% |
| Coverage: |
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66% |
| Zone: |
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63% |
| Man/Press: |
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69% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#1269
Position rank:
#118 (DB)
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 550 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| DJ Ivey - Miami |
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76% |
| Trae Meadows - Western Kentucky |
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74% |
| Amechi Uzodinma II - Ball State |
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74% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jacobe Johnson was the top prospect in Oklahoma and No. 46 nationally per ESPN at Mustang High School. His senior year included 39 tackles, an interception and 19 total touchdowns on more than 1,200 all-purpose yards, and he scored 20.9 points per game for the basketball team as a junior. Under Armour selected him for its 2022 all-star game, and he picked Oklahoma over Alabama, Michigan and Stanford.Johnson appeared in 13 games in 2023 and picked off a West Virginia pass. In 2024 he made two starts and 18 tackles and spent time at receiver in September because of injuries. He missed the first two games of 2025 but finished with two interceptions, tied for the team lead.
Johnson has been a backup behind the starting cornerbacks this season, playing 59 snaps over four games. He broke up a UTEP pass and sacked the New Mexico quarterback, but he has not recorded a statistic since the trip to Georgia in September. His position coach, LaMar Morgan, has said his best plays compare with anyone in the country.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Tied for the Oklahoma team lead with two interceptions in 2025
- Recorded a sack in the September game against New Mexico
- Very heavy for a cornerback, with a big frame
- Has played both cornerback and receiver for the Sooners
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited to 59 snaps across four games this fall
- Allowed 14 of 17 targets in 2024 for 237 yards
- Missed five tackles in limited action in 2025
- Forty time sits at the low end of the average range
- Only two career starts in four seasons at Oklahoma
Scouting Report: Summary
Johnson is a big, versatile defensive back who was Oklahoma's top recruit and had two interceptions in 2025. His coach believes his best plays rank with anyone's.However, he has started only twice in four seasons and has barely played this year. His forty time is average, and quarterbacks have completed most throws against him.
Overall, Johnson is a big, versatile defensive back with little recent playing time. He projects as a priority free agent.
How other scouting services rate Jacobe Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
681.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
142.0
*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.
*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.