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Edge Cedric Johnson

 

Overview

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 develop go-to moves and counters and attack the pocket with greater urgency. Johnson has upside but might never be more than a solid edge backup if his rush doesn't improve.

Strengths

  • Built like an NFL edge, with broad shoulders and thickly muscled legs.
  • Sets firm edges with leveraged knee bend and powerful, jolting punch.
  • Can play through contact and maintain a steady base beneath him.
  • Lower-body power to sink and counteract redirect blocks as a rusher.
  • Has potential to become a much better bull rusher with work.

Weaknesses

  • One-speed pass rush lacks burst and creativity.
  • Struggles maintaining rush space, allowing tackles into his frame.
  • Doesn't activate hands frequently enough at the top of the rush.
  • Tends to attack blocks and stay engaged rather than making a tackle near him.
  • Read-and-react awareness falls below average.
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6 minutes ago, I_C_Deadpeople said:

This team is notorious or habitual at following its board ; hence no TE last year when there were plenty of them and no IOL this year when there were plenty of them. 
Not saying it is right or wrong; it is just how they operate. 

Maybe Jaxon Kirkland is a stud. 

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