Greg Johnson C Minnesota |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #65 SUB-POSITION: Guard/Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 5.25 seconds (50%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #65 | |
| SUB-POSITION: Guard/Center | |
| Last Updated: 11/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 5.25 seconds (50%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
85.7 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Pass Blocking: |
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80% |
| Run Blocking: |
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82% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#42
Position rank:
#8 (OL)
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| College Games: 45 College Snaps: 2452 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Steve Avila - TCU |
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80% |
| Joe Tippmann - Wisconsin |
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77% |
| Creed Humphrey - Oklahoma |
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75% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Greg Johnson was a three-year starter and senior captain at Prior Lake High School in Minnesota, earning AP All-State and Star Tribune All-Metro first-team honors. 247Sports rated him a four-star recruit and the No. 20 offensive lineman in the country, and he committed to Minnesota early in the 2023 cycle over Iowa State.Johnson made two starts at left guard as a freshman in 2023 and moved to center while the team prepared for its bowl game. He started all 13 games at center in 2024, then moved back to guard in 2025 and started every game, mostly at left guard with one start at each tackle spot. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick and a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and Minnesota beat New Mexico 20-17 in overtime in the Rate Bowl.
Johnson announced his return in December 2025 and was a preseason All-American, including first-team honors from Phil Steele. He started the first three games of 2026 at left guard, then moved back to center when Ashton Beers suffered a season-ending injury against Akron. He was named the Outland Trophy national player of the week after the win at Washington and a midseason All-American by the AP and On3, and he has allowed two pressures and no sacks in eight games for a 5-3 team. P.J. Fleck has said his movement skills and pad level were made for guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- No sacks and two pressures allowed in eight games this season
- Has started at center, left guard and both tackle spots for Minnesota
- Midseason All-American after earning Outland Trophy national player of the week honors
- Moves well for an interior lineman and reaches the second level on time
- Low pad level and quick get-off win leverage in the run game
- Experienced starter with more than 35 career starts in the Big Ten
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Penalties have followed him, with seven flags in 2024 and three this season
- Gave up three sacks while playing guard in 2025
- Frequent position changes have left him without one settled NFL spot
- Flagged twice in the September loss to Mississippi State
Scouting Report: Summary
Johnson is a smart, versatile interior lineman who has started at four different spots on Minnesota's line. He plays with a low pad level, quick get-off and good movement skills, and he has been at his best this fall, allowing two pressures and no sacks in eight games while moving from guard back to center in the middle of the season. He has started every game of the last three seasons.The honors have followed. He was a preseason All-American, the Outland Trophy national player of the week after the win at Washington and a midseason All-American by the AP and On3. His switch to center after Ashton Beers' injury also showed his value to an NFL staff, since he can back up three positions on game day. He has now started more than 35 games in the Big Ten and played nearly every snap of his last three seasons.
However, penalties are a recurring issue. He was flagged seven times in 2024 and three more times this season, including twice in the loss to Mississippi State, and he allowed three sacks at guard in 2025. Moving between positions has also meant he has never settled at one spot, and teams will need to decide whether his future is at guard, where P.J. Fleck believes his movement fits best, or at center, where he has his cleanest tape this year. Both are fixable with NFL coaching.
Overall, Johnson is a technically sound, athletic interior lineman with the experience and flexibility NFL teams value. He projects as a second-round interior lineman and an early starter at guard or center, with the floor of a reliable backup at three positions. His 2025 film at guard, his 2024 film at center and this fall's work at both give teams a full picture of each spot.
How other scouting services rate Greg Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
25.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
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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.