DJ Johnson, the Oregon OLB, sits at No. 165 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 4% elite, 20% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Johnson is big, explosive and rugged but lacking the experience and technique to consistently capitalize on his physicality.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Power merchant with jarring initial hand strikes that can create early advantages.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has very few moves or counters, but his bull rush can put opponents on skates.”
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“…Power merchant with jarring initial hand strikes that can create early advantages. Johnson is big, explosive and rugged but lacking the experience and technique to consistently capitalize on his physicality. He has broad, tight hips that make it challenging to keep the pad level where it needs to be as a rusher, tackler and while taking on run blocks. He has very few moves or counters, but his bull rush can put oppon…”
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