Cedric Johnson DE/EDGE Mississippi | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cedric Johnson DE/EDGE Mississippi
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/25/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.63 seconds (90%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 09/06/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 04/25/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.63 seconds (90%*) | |
| Age: 21.8 DOB: 09/06/2002 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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52% |
| Pass Rush: |
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73% |
| Run Defense: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#188
Position rank:
#36
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1795 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 85/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Ikenna Enechukwu - Rice |
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88% |
| Jeffrey Gunter - Coastal Carolina |
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84% |
| Micheal Clemons - Texas A&M |
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82% |
Drafted: ROUND: 6 - Pick Number: 214 (CIN)
Draft Profile: Bio
Cedric Johnson, an EDGE defender from Ole Miss, began his football career at Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama. After switching from offense to defense in high school, he recorded 56 tackles, 27 for loss, and 16 sacks in his senior year. He accepted a scholarship from Ole Miss, where he developed into a consistent contributor on their defensive line.
During his time at Ole Miss, Johnson played in 46 games, totaling 112 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 19 sacks. His performance in his final college season earned him the Chucky Mullins Courage Award, which recognizes perseverance and leadership on the field. His senior stats included 40 tackles, with 6.5 for loss and 5.5 sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #41. He wrote "At 6-3, 270, he has just 11.3 percent body fat, and he vertical-jumped 36.5 inches, broad-jumped 10 feet and bench pressed 390 pounds. This offseason, he topped over 20 mph on the GPS and did six pull-ups with a 70-pound belt attachment."
- Explosive first-step quickness enhancing his upfield burst.
- Versatile alignment options, effective from multiple stances.
- Strong lower half, generates powerful leverage against blockers.
- Impressive frame with developed musculature suitable for edge rushing.
- Utilizes hand techniques like swipes to disrupt offensive linemen.
- Capable of playing through contact with a steady base.
- Effective as a looper in line games, showcasing quickness and agility.
- Has made serious improvement in his bull rush over the past season - it's now dominant
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks a consistent pass-rush strategy, often relying on raw athleticism.
- Struggles with hand usage, allowing tackles easy control.
- Below-average flexibility at the hips, limiting bend around the edge.
- Needs to improve awareness and urgency in shedding blocks.
- May be limited to situational plays due to difficulties against the run.
Scouting Report: Summary
Cedric Johnson enters the NFL Draft with a profile that suggests a raw but intriguing developmental prospect on the edge. Johnson's initial burst and power can disrupt backfields, making him an asset in pass-rushing rotations. However, his technical refinement, particularly in hand usage, needs significant work to unlock his full potential at the pro level.
While Johnson shows promise with his physical tools and burst off the line, his inconsistencies at the point of attack and limited repertoire of pass-rush moves raise concerns. His struggle to maintain leverage and effectively use his hands allows offensive linemen to neutralize him, particularly in run defense. These areas must be addressed if he is to develop beyond a situational pass rusher and contribute on all downs.
Cedric Johnson percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cedric Johnson (Overall Rank)
*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.