Johnson is an edge defender who consistently finds a way to be around the football. He’s an edge defender who can win off the edge, disrupt from the inside, and make plays in the backfield. Johnson’s highlights show that he plays hard on every snap. There are a few plays where he’s chasing people down from the backside. Effort is the key to his game: he’ll make his initial move, redirect, and finish the play. Johnson is more than efficient at setting the edge initially. Definitely has alignment flexibility (lines up head-up on offensive tackles, outside shade, inside at defensive tackle). Johnson plays with power and physicality. Able to disengage and finish tackles. Strong tackler and doesn’t stay on blocks too long.

Would like to see him work on being even more explosive off the snap. Could use a little more violent, consistent hand placement as well. From a run defensive standpoint, I would like to see a few more plays showing him anchor and hold the point of attack.

With all that being said, he impacts the run game immediately and has a high pass-rush upside. His ability to line up in multiple spots and still make plays makes him a very valuable player on his team’s defense.

Johnson is an edge defender who consistently finds a way to be around the football. He’s an edge defender who can win off the edge, disrupt from the inside, and make plays in the backfield. Johnson’s highlights show that he plays hard on every snap. There are a few plays where he’s chasing people down from the backside. Effort is the key to his game: he’ll make his initial move, redirect, and finish the play. Johnson is more than efficient at setting the edge initially. Definitely has alignment flexibility (lines up head-up on offensive tackles, outside shade, inside at defensive tackle). Johnson plays with power and physicality. Able to disengage and finish tackles. Strong tackler and doesn’t stay on blocks too long.

Would like to see him work on being even more explosive off the snap. Could use a little more violent, consistent hand placement as well. From a run defensive standpoint, I would like to see a few more plays showing him anchor and hold the point of attack.

With all that being said, he impacts the run game immediately and has a high pass-rush upside. His ability to line up in multiple spots and still make plays makes him a very valuable player on his team’s defense.