Rashad Johnson
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Safety

Alabama


College Position: Safety
School: Alabama
Grade: Senior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 186
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Safety (2)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Arizona Cardinals in the 3rd round with the #31 pick.
Johnson is a good value pick here. He is a hard worker with excellent awareness and a knack for making plays in the clutch.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC West - Apr 29 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 25 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 S Prospects - Aug 11 (Dan Wernery)