Cedric Johnson, the Mississippi EDGE, sits at No. 184 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 4% elite, 11% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Johnson passes the eyeball test with flying colors, and there will be teams who gravitate toward his NFL body type and play strength.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “With that said, his tape fails to consistently hit the mark.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Johnson has upside but might never be more than a solid edge backup if his rush doesn't improve.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a speed-rusher.
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“…Johnson passes the eyeball test with flying colors, and there will be teams who gravitate toward his NFL body type and play strength. With that said, his tape fails to consistently hit the mark. He's strong at the point of attack and will set firm edges but needs to become more intent on ridding himself of blockers and making more plays. As a rusher, he has strong hands and some tools to work with, but he needs to de…”
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