DJ Johnson LB/EDGE Oregon | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
DJ Johnson LB/EDGE Oregon
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.49 seconds (95%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 26.2 DOB: 10/21/1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.49 seconds (95%*) | |
| Age: 26.2 DOB: 10/21/1998 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Tackling: |
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65% |
| Pass Rush: |
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72% |
| Run Defense: |
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70% |
| Coverage: |
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52% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#212
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 759 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
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247 RATING: 96/100
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Drafted: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 80 (CAR)
Draft Profile: Bio
DJ Johnson from Burbank High High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Johnson joined Oregon after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Johnson saw action in just one game and played a total of 2 snaps for the Ducks. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Ducks in 2019 Johnson played in 13 games and took part in 166 snaps for the Ducks. He recorded 11 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 11 total pressures, and 7 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Johnson played in 9 games and contributed on 152 snaps. He recorded 10 tackles, one assist while making 8 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 5 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Johnson logged playing time in 11 games and logged a total of 439 snaps for the Ducks. He also added 20 tackles, 10 assists, and 17 stops. While in coverage Johnson made one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 95.5. As a pass rusher, he tallied 28 total pressures, which included 21 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Johnson has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Johnson shows a good closing burst.
- Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's Freaks List at number 4. He wrote "Johnson had a dominant showing in the Ducks’ spring game, making five TFLs and four sacks. Those numbers are as jaw-dropping as the results the 6-4, 275-pounder has produced in the Oregon training program, posting a blazing 22.88 mph on the GPS to go with a 455-pound bench and 655-pound sumo deadlift."
- He shows impressive speed and overall athleticism when moving laterally in pursuit as a run defender.
- Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the markers are.
- He has the strong core and powerful hands to shed blockers, and he shows excellent instincts with the ability to quickly locate the ball.
- He can win on the edge in a number of ways. He’s a natural knee bender with the powerful lower body to drive blockers back with the bull rush.
- Good at using long arms to disengage from blockers and make plays. Is quick off the snap and an effective blitzer.
- He disrupts plays in the backfield regularly. Johnson also has the agility and pure speed to cover sideline to sideline, moving like a safety and then finishing as a violent and consistent tackler.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Needs to use his hands more violently to defeat blocks while coming after the quarterback at the next level.
- Johnson is so eager to get upfield that Johnson often abandons responsibilities against the run.
- Hips are a bit high, arms are long, and waist is narrow, which limits his ability to anchor and turn. Not much of a pass rusher if there is not an open lane.
DJ Johnson percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 03/25/2023
While walking off the field at Reser Stadium following a tough loss to the Beavers, Ducks linebacker DJ Johnson appeared to punch an Oregon State fan in the back of the head before being dragged away from the situation by Oregon staffers. It's unclear if Johnson will face any discipline or if authorities will get involved.This incident could seriously affect Johnson's draft stock, even if no action is taken against him as it surely displays an awful lack of discipline as a player.
How other scouting services rate DJ Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
171.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
31.0
*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.