Avery Johnson QB Kansas State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Avery Johnson QB Kansas State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (94%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.0 DOB: 11/04/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Dual Threat QB | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (94%*) | |
| Age: 20.0 DOB: 11/04/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Release Speed: |
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79% |
| Short Passing: |
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71% |
| Medium Passing: |
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72% |
| Long Passing: |
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89% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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84% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#96
Position rank:
#9
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| College Games: 16 College Snaps: 762 | ||
ESPN RATING: 85/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Avery Johnson from Maize 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 Kansas State.In 2023 as a freshman Johnson saw action in 7 games for the Wildcats as he threw for only 479 yards on 66 attempts with a completion percent of 56.1 for an average of 7.3 yards per pass, with only 5 TDs, while taking 2 sacks, and QB rating of 104.3. He added 59 runs for a total of 311 yards at an average of 5.7 per run.
In 2024 as a sophomore he played in 4 games as he passed for 614 yards on 93 attempts with a completion percent of 60.2 for an average of 6.6 yards per pass, with only 6 TDs, while also taking 4 sacks, and putting up QB rating of 87.8. He made 48 runs for a total of 283 yards at an average of 7.6 per rush.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Ball placement is a strength. Johnson has the natural instincts to make plays when forced to improvise.
- Athletic build with plenty of room for another 10-15 pounds of muscle mass. Mobile quarterback who can buy time in the pocket and is a threat to gain yards with his feet.
- Sees the field very well when the play breaks down and occasionally changes plays at the line.
- He has a quick release and shows good accuracy on shorter throws when on the move to either side.
- He’s a pure athlete, loose-limbed and flexible. He has the speed to pick up yardage in scramble situations.
- Johnson must be accounted for when used in the read-option game.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Johnson often holds the ball too long. While Johnson keeps his eyes up while moving, his mechanics get increasingly sloppy once he’s pushed off his spot.
- His arm strength is decent but less than ideal; he lacks a little zip, and accuracy becomes an issue when he’s unable or unwilling to set his feet.
- His mechanics are hit-or-miss as he struggles to remain consistent. His stride is inconsistent, leading to sporadic accuracy.
How other scouting services rate Avery Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
96.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
9.0
*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.