Will Johnson, the Michigan CB, sits at No. 10 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 48% elite, 34% starter.
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Watching the tape, though, I see a polished cover corner with a loaded toolbox that enables him to shine in any system.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-CB.
Sources · 4 · quotes 3
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- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
- Eric Edholm, nflcom_eric_edholm
- walter_football, walter_football
“…Will Johnson 's pre-draft eval has been marred by questions about his long speed (no 40-yard dash on record) and injury history (10 games missed over the past two seasons). Watching the tape, though, I see a polished cover corner with a loaded toolbox that enables him to shine in any system. As an experienced man-to-man corner with effective bump-and-run and shadow skills, the Michigan standout is a Day 1 starter wit…”
“…Injuries have marred Johnson's evaluation. We still don't yet know how fast he is (pending his workout on April 14 ), but there are only so many pure cover corners who can compete with Johnson's strong skill set.…”
“…Big, athletic, polished cornerback with rare talent and No. 1 receiver coverage ability.…”
Sourced synthesis from 4 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →