Kerryon Johnson, the Auburn RB, sits at No. 57 on the consensus board across 17 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 4% elite, 30% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Has unusual build for the position with a linear frame and thin hips.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Johnson proved that he was more than tough enough to carry a heavy workload to help Auburn impose their will on the ground.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a rotational-RB.
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“…Has unusual build for the position with a linear frame and thin hips. Johnson proved that he was more than tough enough to carry a heavy workload to help Auburn impose their will on the ground. Johnson runs with good burst and is adept as both an inside and outside runner, but is more likely to become a grinder than a slasher on the next level. Johnson offers three-down value and could become an early starter, but hi…”
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