Jakailin Johnson CB Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jakailin Johnson CB Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (72%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.9 DOB: 03/15/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.44 seconds (72%*) | |
| Age: 21.9 DOB: 03/15/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 40.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 115.7 | |
| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Run Defense: |
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58% |
| Coverage: |
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46% |
| Zone: |
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42% |
| Man/Press: |
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52% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#573
Position rank:
#99
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| College Games: 15 College Snaps: 527 | ||
ESPN RATING: 85/100
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| A.J. Hampton Jr. - Tulane |
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69% |
| Mark Webb - Georgia |
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63% |
| Darren Hall - San Diego State |
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62% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jakailin Johnson from DeSmet High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Johnson opted to join Ohio State after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Johnson saw action in just one game and played a total of 8 snaps at cornerback for the Buckeyes. He recorded just one tackle, no assists, while adding no stops. In coverage Johnson notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 95.8.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 10 games and logged 406 snaps for the Buckeyes. He made 19 tackles, no assists, and had 5 stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 143.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Effective out of the slot, showing the instincts and quickness to mirror when the receiver has a two-way go. Johnson has good instincts and awareness when playing off, showing good route recognition and anticipation when breaking on the ball.
- Flashes good ball skills. He has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath.
- His ball skills are very good. Johnson tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even when Johnson isn’t targeted often.
- Has quick feet and excellent change-of-direction ability, capable of mirroring quickness underneath.
- He’s a better tackler than his size might suggest.
- Has legitimate NFL-caliber cover skills. Has a quick, low backpedal with a fluid hip turn to cover receivers down the field.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Too often gives too much of a cushion while playing off his man, and it becomes especially problematic since he’s not a particularly willing tackler.
- Gets sloppy with his backpedal when playing off-man and seems to lack the instincts to close on the ball.
- Is undersized and underpowered when lining up in press coverage. Johnson simply lacks power in his punch.
How other scouting services rate Jakailin Johnson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
573.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
89.0
*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.