Clay Johnston is an LB out of Baylor. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 3% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Johnston plays with a nice blend of physicality and instincts that help rack up tackles.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Detail-oriented inside linebacker who needs a clean bill of health after suffering a season-ending knee injury in October.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He rarely stays blocked and does an impressive job of sifting through bodies to find the ball-carrier.”
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“…Detail-oriented inside linebacker who needs a clean bill of health after suffering a season-ending knee injury in October. Johnston plays with a nice blend of physicality and instincts that help rack up tackles. He rarely stays blocked and does an impressive job of sifting through bodies to find the ball-carrier. He's instinctive and active in zone coverage, but speed limitations hinder his man-cover ability. The foo…”
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