Caleb Johnson LB Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Caleb Johnson LB Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.72 seconds (47%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.72 seconds (47%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: |
49.4 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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51% |
| Pass Rush: |
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59% |
| Run Defense: |
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56% |
| Coverage: |
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55% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#403
Position rank:
#44
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| College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1207 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 87.4/100
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Isaac Slade-Matautia - SMU |
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91% |
| Bo Bauer - Notre Dame |
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88% |
| James Patterson - Buffalo |
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85% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Caleb Johnson from Fullerton College High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Johnson joined UCLA after being heavily recruited.In 2020 as a freshman Johnson saw action in 7 games and played a total of 407 snaps at linebacker for the Bruins. He recorded 28 tackles, 15 assists, while adding 18 stops. In coverage Johnson notched up no pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 75.2. As a pass rusher, he added 14 total pressures, which included 9 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 4 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Bruins in 2021 Johnson played in 11 games and took part in 500 snaps for the Bruins. He recorded 36 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 18 stops. In coverage Johnson made 3 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 80.4. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 17 total pressures, and 11 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and no sacks during the year.
After season's end Johnson transferred to Miami (FL) where as a junior for the Hurricanes in 2022 Johnson played in 12 games and played 300 snaps for the Hurricanes. He recorded 32 tackles, 16 assists while making 15 stops. In coverage Johnson chalked up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 96.5. As a pass rusher, he produced 4 total pressures, which included one QB hurry, one QB hit, and 2 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Johnson has a compact build, but Johnson is a crafty edge player who is very good against the run. He sets the edge and effectively wards off blocks with a strong core, powerful limbs, and natural leverage.
- Johnson can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.
- Uses his low center of gravity to flash leverage and strong, violent hands to create space and shed to either side. Also spins off blocks to disengage.
- Intelligent player who can play "MIKE" linebacker despite his lack of size because of his instincts and ability to find the ball in traffic.
- Has a filled-out frame with good thickness. Plays at full speed at all times with an active motor and determined quickness in pursuit.
- Flashes strength to punch or stiff-arm to get off blocks. Stays with plays downfield, often making tackles even after being hit by multiple linemen.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s more of a grab-and-drag tackler who could stand to be more violent as a hitter.
- . Johnson doesn’t have elite take-on skills. He’s not a violent hitter, but more of a grab-and-drag tackler. He’s also limited in man coverage, and Johnson won’t be able to run with athletic tight ends.
- As a run defender, he’s too much of a grab-and-drag tackler, lacking violence and too frequently allowing running backs to escape.
Caleb Johnson percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Caleb Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
403.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
45.0
*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.