NFLDraft101: Michael Johnson (Georgia Tech) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Michael Johnson
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Defensive End

Georgia Tech


College Position: Defensive End
School: Georgia Tech
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-7
Weight: 250
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: 54
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Defensive End (6)
3-4 Linebacker (5)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 3rd round with the #6 pick.
An excellent value pick. A top 10 talent with questionable desire and effort. The Bengals pass rush is a major weakness and Johnson should be able to fill a situational pass rusher role for the Bengals and has a chance to be even more.

Strengths

Has the ideal frame to be a disruptive pass rusher at the next level. Long arms help with separation from offensive tackles. Very athletic%2C yet still disciplined as a pass rusher. Top 10 in terms of athletic ability and talent.

Weaknesses

It comes as shock to most that a player with all of Michael Johnson physical tools is a first time starter this season. If this were USC%2C LSU%2C Florida%2C etc then we would have a good reason for Johnson not starting but Georgia Tech%3F The big question mark for Johnson is ability to play the run. %0D %0D Has the tools but does he want to be a great football player. When push comes to shove he has not played up to his measureables. A boom or bust type.

News

Combine Linebacker Review - Mar 3 (Doug Lancy)
Combine Linebacker Measurements - Feb 25 (Doug Lancy)
Senior Bowl Photos from Game Day - Jan 30 (Doug Lancy)
Senior Bowl North Starting Roster - Jan 28 (Doug Lancy)
2012 Senior Bowl: Monday North Practice - Jan 25 (Doug Lancy)
Who's Talking to Who Day 2 - Jan 25 (Doug Lancy)
Senior Bowl Measurements - Jan 23 (Doug Lancy)
Tim Tebow and the Florida Pro Day: How Did They Do? - Mar 17 (Chris Maier)
2009 AFC North Preview - Aug 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFC East Preview - Aug 23 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC North - Apr 30 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 25 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft: 7 Stories To Watch - Apr 24 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft All-Overrated and Underrated Teams - Apr 14 (Chris Maier)
Draft Buzz: Nicks' Poor Pro Day and More - Mar 24 (Chris Maier)
Pro Day Results: March 10th - Mar 14 (Hunter Ansley)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Three - DT, DE, LB - Feb 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
Updated 2009 Player Rankings - Feb 7 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Defense: Studs and Duds - Jan 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Fiesta Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Jan 4 (Dan Wernery)
Chick fil-A Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 27 (Dan Wernery)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
Updated Mock Draft! - Nov 20 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-Season Edition - Oct 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Early Season version) - Sep 22 (Dan Wernery)
The Seven Step Drop: USC Rolls While Pac 10 Stumbles - Sep 17 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: East Carolina Slays Goliath for the Second Straight Week - Sep 9 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Season version) - Jul 13 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 DE Prospects - Jul 12 (Dan Wernery)
Dan Wernery's First 2009 Mock Draft - May 21 (Dan Wernery)

Mock Draft Results

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